Richard Went for Many Days Without Sleep and Was Able

question 58

Multiple Choice

Richard went for many days without sleep and was able to accomplish a great deal with his enthusiasm for a new project unrelated to anything he had ever done or learned about.His friends worried that he might be unrealistic and reckless with an inability to focus on one thing at a time to accomplish his new goals.Richard is most likely suffering from

• A) schizophrenia.
• B) unipolar disorder.
• C) bipolar disorder.
• D) pessimistic friends.

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Definitions:

Concentration

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.

Distractions

Anything that diverts attention away from the focus of attention, often leading to decreased productivity or attention.

Feedback

Information given to people either on how well they are performing a task, or on how clearly they are being understood.

Speaker

An individual who expresses thoughts, feelings, or information verbally in a conversation, public discourse, or presentation.