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Who was the first (1686) to describe a manic - depressive psychosis, which he called 'maniaco - melancholicus'?

Correct answer: A. Bonet

  • A. Bonet
  • B. Albrecht
  • C. Jamison
  • D. Redfield

Explanation

Bonet described a manic-depressive condition in 1686 and used the term “maniaco-melancholicus.” Jamison is a modern bipolar-disorder researcher, not the original describer named here.

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