It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night. Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behavior

A) Dysthymic episode

B) Depressive episode

C) Manic episode

D) Bipolar episode

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Hayden

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4 October, 15:44

It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night. Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behavior

A) Dysthymic episode

B) Depressive episode

C) Manic episode

D) Bipolar episode

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Lara · Answer 1

Manic episode

Explanation:

Manic episode is part of a condition called bipolar disorder.

This episode is characterized by elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, extreme cognitive productivity and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities.

The maniac phase last for about couple of days, usually less than a week. It is followed by a depressive episode where the affected person feels abandoned, lost, full of doubts and without the will to do anything at all.