In the Past Week, Samara Has Been Extremely Excited

question 98

Multiple Choice

In the past week, Samara has been extremely excited.She has rarely slept, she invested all her savings in a risky startup company, and she thinks she is going to be a millionaire by next year.Samara does not have a history of depressive episodes.Samara is most likely to be diagnosed with which disorder?

• A)bipolar I disorder
• B)bipolar II disorder
• C)manic disorder
• D)major depressive disorder

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