A person experiencing grandiose self-esteem, rapid speech, impulsive behaviours, and elevated, expansive or irritable mood for at least one week is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

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The symptoms described in the question - grandiose self-esteem, rapid speech, impulsive behaviours, and elevated, expansive or irritable mood for at least one week - are characteristic of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. Major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and cyclothymia do not involve manic episodes.

A Person Experiencing Grandiose Self-Esteem, Rapid Speech, Impulsive Behaviours, and Elevated