Elmer,the owner of an auto service station,suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars.When asked why,he excitedly explained that he was transforming the cars into "real racing machines." When an employee tried to restrain him,he shouted that everybody was fired and quickly began breaking the car windows.Elmer is exhibiting symptoms of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elmer's sudden and extreme behavior of smashing cars and shouting angrily indicates symptoms of mania. Mania is a state of elevated, euphoric, or irritable mood, and hyperactive behavior, which can lead to impulsive actions and irrational decision-making.

Elmer,the Owner of an Auto Service Station,suddenly Began Smashing the Front