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

A manic episode

Explanation:

A manic episode is a psychological state of mind. It is a psychological disorder. Mania episodes are severe and patients need to be hospitalized.

There are different types of symptoms of mania:

• Sleep decreased
• Engaged in multiple activities at a time
• Talking loud, rapidly, a lot
• Easily distracted by anyone
• Libido increased
• Increased risky behavior such as gambling and extravagant
• Rapid thinking
• Flights of ideas
• Grandiosity

All symptoms indicated that Mr. Hoffman is in manic episodes.