Vincent is an artist who has stayed up painting for three days straight. Despite his lack of sleep, he feels as if he has boundless energy and that his paintings reflect a very high level of creativity. Although Vincent rarely feels tired, he only becomes this energetic once in a while. Vincent is most likely suffering from ____.
a. obsessive-compulsive disorder
b. persistent depressive disorder
c. schizophrenia
d. an episode of mania
Question 2
Max felt so low and unhappy that he did not leave his room for six weeks. Two months later, Max has so much energy that he stays up all night redecorating the entire house and goes for days without sleep. This pattern repeats itself. Max would be most likely diagnosed with ____ disorder.
a. bipolar I
b. cyclothymic
c. bipolar II
d. major depressive
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