Describe the type of disorder that responds to lithium treatment.
A. Disorders characterized by hyperactivity and excessive elevation of mood
B. Disorders characterized by wide shifts in mood
C. Disorders characterized by alternating cycles of depression and mania
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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