Thomas just received a phone call letting him know he received a late charge for not paying his credit card on time. He throws his cell phone out the window and smashes the TV next to him. Friends say that Thomas does this often. Thomas most likely can be diagnosed as having which of the following?
A) Intermittent explosive disorder
B) Narcissistic personality disorder
C) Histrionic personality disorder
D) Avoidant personality disorder

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Thomas's explosive and impulsive behavior, particularly in response to minor triggers, is characteristic of intermittent explosive disorder. This disorder is characterized by recurrent outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation and can result in physical harm or destruction of property.

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