Depressive and bipolar disorders are a class of disorders characterized by:
a. excessive apprehension that impairs normal functioning
b. the separation of conscious awareness from previous thoughts or memories
c. chronic patterns of behavior that lead to significant impairments in social functioning
d. prolonged and disabling disruptions in emotional state
Correct answer is option D. prolonged and disabling disruptions in emotional state. Explanation: Depressive and bipolar disorders are a class of disorders characterized by prolonged and disabling disruptions in emotional state.