Rochelle suffers from bipolar II disorder and Elaine suffers from cyclothymic disorder. Which statement best describes the reasons that one of these women is more likely than the other to miss work due to her illness?
a. Because of her more severe lack of energy and inability to focus, Elaine will miss more work than Rochelle.
b. Because her depressive episodes are more severe and more persistent than Elaine's, Rochelle will miss more work.
c. Because her depressive episodes are more severe and more persistent than Rochelle's, Elaine will miss more work.
d. Their severe and persistent episodes of depression will result in both Rochelle and Elaine missing about the same amount of work.
B
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