On an impulse, Jaxson decides to throw a huge party. It takes four days of round-the-clock work to get everything ready, and then Jaxson welcomes more than 200 guests. When the police stop by because Jaxson has blocked a public road to have room for the party, he flies into a rage. It is MOST likely that Jaxson is experiencing:
A) a manic phase of bipolar II disorder.
B) a manic phase of bipolar I disorder.
C) a manic phase of cyclothymic disorder.
D) hypomania.

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Jaxson's behavior suggests a manic phase of bipolar I disorder, characterized by extreme actions (throwing a huge party, blocking a public road) and a significant mood disturbance (flying into a rage when confronted), which are more intense and disruptive than those seen in bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, or hypomania.

On an Impulse, Jaxson Decides to Throw a Huge Party