____________________ Is an Alteration in Mood That Is Expressed by Feelings

question 13

Short Answer

____________________ is an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of elation, inflated self-esteem, grandiosity, hyperactivity, agitation, racing thoughts, and accelerated speech.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, shown across many contexts and deviating from cultural norms.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable inner feelings with their opposite.

Overconfident

Overconfident describes an overestimation of one's abilities, knowledge, or success likelihood, which can impair judgment and decision-making.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or certainty that is not readily apparent or directly accessible to the conscious mind.