Lack of insight may predict impaired decision making in manic patients.

OBJECTIVES: The tendency to engage in risky behaviours is a core feature of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. The aim of this study was to establish whether this characteristic can be quantified with a laboratory measure of decision making [the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT)] and to determine clini...

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Main Authors: Adida, M, Clark, L, Pomietto, P, Kaladjian, A, Besnier, N, Azorin, J, Jeanningros, R, Goodwin, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008