Mr. Hofstad has always been cautious with his money, but over the past 2 weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his life savings on a horse. He is exuberant, tireless and reckless.

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	These are symptoms of autism
B	These are symptoms of antisocial personality disorder
C	These are symptoms of depression
D	These are symptoms of mania

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and guided imagery can be very effective at reducing stress and keeping you on an even keel. A daily relaxation practice can improve your mood and keep depression at bay. Make leisure time a priority.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three stages of mania: hypomania, acute mania and delirious mania. Classifications of mania are mixed states, hypomania and associated disorders.

Detailed explanation-3: -The defining characteristics of mania include increased talkativeness, rapid speech, a decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, distractibility, increase in goal-directed activity, and psychomotor agitation.

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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS