In which of the following states do individuals tend to be loud, elated, hyperactive, and may exhibit grandiose schemes and behavior, may get arrested, spend all of their savings, or get involved in pleasure binges of drinking, taking drugs, or promiscuous sex?

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Mania is characterized by a period of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, where individuals may exhibit behaviors such as grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, talkativeness, racing thoughts, distractibility, increase in goal-directed activity, or excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., unrestrained spending sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments).

In Which of the Following States Do Individuals Tend to Be