Ellery suddenly quit his job, enrolled in law school for day classes, took on a job waiting tables at night, and began organizing charity drives on weekends. He also began work on his "great American novel" and offered to coach a little league team in his "spare time." His behavior is typical of someone having a __________ episode.

A. hypomanic
B. dysthymic
C. cyclothymic
D. manic


Answer: D

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