AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mania is a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions. Mania (or manic episodes) is a common symptom of bipolar disorder. Mania can be a dangerous condition for several reasons. People may not sleep or eat while in a manic episode.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mania is a condition in which you have a period of abnormally elevated, extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level or activity level. This highly energized level of physical and mental activity and behavior must be a change from your usual self and be noticeable by others.

Detailed explanation-3: -The terms “mania” and “manic episode” describe a state of mind characterized by high energy, excitement, and euphoria over a sustained period of time. It’s an extreme change in mood and cognition that can interfere with school, work, or home life. Mania is also the main feature of bipolar disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manic episodes may make a person feel euphoric, full of energy, or unusually angry or irritable. Mania and hypomania are distinct types of episodes, but they have the same symptoms. Mania is more severe and can cause more noticeable problems and may also trigger a break from reality called psychosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are three stages of mania: hypomania, acute mania and delirious mania. Classifications of mania are mixed states, hypomania and associated disorders.