Romeo is grandiose in his thinking, incoherent in his speech, and so hyperactive he has hardly sat down in the past week.DeJuan is overactive and elated, starting projects but not completing them.However, he shows neither delusions nor incoherence in his speech.According to the DSM-IV-TR , ____

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Romeo's grandiose thinking and incoherent speech suggest the manic state, which is characterized by symptoms such as delusions and disorganized speech. DeJuan's overactivity and inability to complete projects suggest the hypomanic state, which is milder and does not involve delusions or incoherent speech. Therefore, Romeo illustrates the manic state, and DeJuan illustrates the hypomanic state.

Romeo Is Grandiose in His Thinking, Incoherent in His Speech