Question 103 · LEK · Manic syndrome
Which of the following is not included in the criteria of manic episode?
- A. catastrophic thinking.
- B. flights of ideas.
- C. decreased need for sleep.
- D. inflated self-esteem.
- E. distractibility.
Hint
Manic thinking is expansive and optimistic; look for the item reflecting a pessimistic, threat-focused outlook.
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