Vera Has the Following Cyclical Pattern of Symptoms

question 26

Multiple Choice

Vera has the following cyclical pattern of symptoms. A week before her period, she is persistently angry and anxious, has body aches, and she has marked interpersonal conflicts that interfere with her work and social relationships. According to the DSM-5, what condition might Vera have?

• A) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
• B) "adjustment disorder"
• C) a gynecological disorder called "raging hormones"
• D) no diagnosable mental disorder

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