Malik was severely depressed for two weeks,but then became very agitated,going on wild spending sprees and driving recklessly around town.He was arrested for running into a bar with no clothes while laughing and yelling very loudly.Malik's behavior illustrates

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Malik's behavior is characteristic of bipolar disorder, specifically the manic episode that follows a depressive episode. The manic episode is characterized by a period of elevated, euphoric or irritable mood, as well as erratic and impulsive behavior such as wild spending sprees and reckless driving. This is distinct from major depressive disorder, which is characterized solely by the presence of one or more major depressive episodes, and persistent depressive disorder, which involves a more chronic and less severe form of depression. Learned helplessness is a phenomenon where an individual experiences a sense of powerlessness or lack of control over their environment as a result of exposure to uncontrollable trauma or stressors, and is not relevant to Malik's behavior.

Malik Was Severely Depressed for Two Weeks,but Then Became Very