Question

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:________________.
a) somatic symptom disorder.
b) catatonia.
c) a panic attack.
d) mania

Answer 1

Answer:d) mania

Explanation: this is a symptom that affect someone with a bipolar disorder in which a person seems to have a lot of energy that they can do multiple tasks all at once, non stop.

Even if they don't sleep much they will still have a lot of energy. They get extremely excited but their mood also changes so quick that they get irritated so fast. They can't contain their emotions.