Which of the following is NOT characteristic of mania?

A) high activity level
B) sudden attacks of anxiety
C) lack of inhibitions
D) rambling speech ("flight of ideas")

Mania

A mental state characterized by excessive excitement, energy, and euphoria, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Inhibitions

Psychological mechanisms that restrain or suppress certain behaviors, impulses, or desires.