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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term for "mild ups and downs"?

2. In what year did Patty's parent's marry?

3. Who is the Bipolar II woman from Chicago who says she wishes she could bottle her mania?

4. In a study in Belgium, among the adoptive parents of bipolar adoptees, the prevalence in mental illness was what percent?

5. What is the name of the third book Patty is writing and says she's doing research for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Patty Duke feel when she was diagnosed bipolar?

2. What caused Patty's panic attacks as a child?

3. Discuss Patty's experience with the Rosses.

4. What is the scientific analysis of the roots of manic depression in individuals?

5. Discuss the study performed on the Amish regarding manic depression.

6. What side effect of lithium causes a strong reaction to Patty Duke when hearing of it?

7. When did Patty learn of the difficulties people face with the side effects of lithium? Has she suffered from them?

8. What do doctors say regarding environmental elements contributing to manic depression?

9. What is Patty Duke's experience with psychotherapy?

10. Describe Bipolar II.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the excerpts of the book written by Patty Duke's best friend and by her husband. What portrait do these excerpts paint of the actress and author?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of genetics in diagnosing manic depression. What have scientists found to relate manic depression to a genetic link?

Essay Topic 3

What are the methods of diagnosing and treating children who are at risk or who show predisposition toward bipolar disorder?

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