Question

Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock market. Mr. Hoffman's behavior is most indicative of:A) a panic attack.B) an antisocial personality disorder.C) a manic episode.D) an obsessive-compulsive disorder.E) a dysthymic disorder.

Answer 1

C) a manic episode.

Step-by-step explanation:

Manic episode: In psychology, a maniac episode is described as not being a disorder itself instead is characterized as a part of a condition in bipolar disorder. A manic episode is considered as an emotional state consisting of a period of accurately one week of mood that exists which is generally irritable, elevated, or expansive.

An individual in a manic episode feels irritated, excited or happy, full of energy, unable to sleep, etc.

Symptoms:

1. Abnormally upbeat.

2. Increased activity, or agitation.

3. Decreased need for sleep.

In the question above, Mr. Hoffman's behavior is most indicative of a manic episode.