Paul Experiences Periods During Which He Is Extremely Hyperactive, Euphoric

question 277

Multiple Choice

Paul experiences periods during which he is extremely hyperactive, euphoric, and wildly optimistic. He just invested his entire life savings in a foolish get-rich-quick scheme, and he is sure he will become a millionaire overnight. Paul suffers from

• A) schizophrenia.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) bipolar disorder.
• D) dissociative disorder.

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