Don suddenly quit his job, enrolled in law school for day classes, took on a job waiting tables at night, and began organizing charity drives on weekends. He also began work on his "great
American novel" and offered to coach a little league team in his "spare time." His behavior is
Typical of someone having a ______.
A) hypomanic episode
B) dysthymic episode
C) cyclothymic episode
D) manic episode

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Don's behavior is characteristic of a manic episode, which involves an elevated or irritable mood accompanied by increased activity, energy, and goal-directed behavior. This can result in excessive involvement in multiple activities, such as Don's enrollment in law school, work as a waiter, charity drives, novel writing, and coaching.

Don Suddenly Quit His Job, Enrolled in Law School for Day