On an impulse, David decides to throw a huge party. It takes four days of round-the-clock work to get everything ready, and then David welcomes more than 200 guests. When the police stop by because David has blocked a public road to have room for the party, he flies into a rage. MOST likely, David 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) mania.

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David's impulsive decision to throw a huge party, followed by four days of round-the-clock work to prepare and welcoming more than 200 guests, suggest symptoms of a manic episode. Furthermore, his anger and irritability towards the police suggest a lack of judgement and impulsivity, which are typical symptoms of bipolar I disorder.

On an Impulse, David Decides to Throw a Huge Party