A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government websites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident?
a. Increased muscle tension and anxiety
b. Vegetative signs and poor grooming
c. Poor judgment and hyperactivity
d. Cognitive deficits and paranoia
ANS: C
Hyperactivity (activity without sleep) and poor judgment (posting rhymes on government websites) are characteristic of manic episodes. The distracters do not specifically apply to mania.
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