Dave Is Having a Normal Day When Suddenly He Feels

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Multiple Choice

Dave is having a normal day when suddenly he feels charged with energy and unusually alert. He knows that when he gets these feelings he is capable of working long hours with little
Fatigue or need of sleep. He is still capable of using good judgment and has no hyperactivity.
He is best described as suffering from a ______.

• A) dysthymic episode
• B) manic episode
• C) hypomanic episode
• D) paranoid episode

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