Term ID: T3412

Lability

/lability/
Emotional instability characterized by rapid, unpredictable changes in mood and affective expression.
Example: Individuals with bipolar disorder experiencing sudden shifts from euphoria to depression within short time periods.

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Reference: Goodwin & Jamison (1990)