Elmer, the Owner of an Auto Service Station, Suddenly Began

question 251

Multiple Choice

Elmer, the owner of an auto service station, suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars. When asked why, he excitedly explained that he was transforming the cars into "real racing machines." When an employee tried to restrain him, he shouted that everybody was fired and quickly began breaking the car windows. Elmer is exhibiting symptoms of

• A) a dissociative disorder.
• B) catatonia.
• C) a panic attack.
• D) mania.

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Definitions:

Soft

Pertaining to skills or attributes not based on technical knowledge, such as communication, empathy, and teamwork.

Short-term

Referring to a limited period of time, typically less than one year, focusing on immediate objectives or goals.

Long-term

Pertaining to a time frame that extends over a significant period, usually referring to plans, investments, or strategies that unfold or mature over several years.

Corporate Strategy

Organizational-level decisions that focus on long-term survival.