Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money,but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock market. Mr. Hoffman's behavior is most indicative of

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Mr. Hoffman's behavior suggests a manic episode, which is a symptom of bipolar disorder. Mania is characterized by elevated, euphoric or irritable mood, increased energy, grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, excessively talkative behavior, and risk-taking behaviors such as impulsive spending and gambling. This is not consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or panic attacks.

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