A person was arrested for writing thousands of dollars of worthless checks
After acting out sexually in court, the patient explained in rapid-fire speech to the judge, "I'm going to expand my outlook, shape-up, sail away, and be a bird in paradise.". These behaviors are consistent with a diagnosis of: a. mania.
b. dysthymia.
c. depression.
d. delayed grief reaction.
A
Manic states are characterized by expansive, abnormally elevated, or irritable moods, impaired social or occupational functioning, increased motor activity, decreased sleep, grandiosity, and rapid, pressured speech.
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