For the Past Several Weeks, Ian's Thinking Races from One

question 73

Multiple Choice

For the past several weeks, Ian's thinking races from one idea to the next, and he cannot stay focused on any one idea. He feels pressure to keep on talking, feels a decreased need for sleep, and has been arrested for harassing pedestrians on the street. Of the following, what diagnosis would Ian most likely be given?

• A) bipolar disorder
• B) unipolar depression
• C) cyclothymic disorder
• D) dysthymic disorder

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