Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the DSM-5

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD in children 6 years and younger?

• A)Preschoolers need to show fewer symptoms than older children to be diagnosed with PTSD
• B)Preschoolers must show disturbances in appetite, sleep, or weight gain/growth to be diagnosed with PTSD
• C)Preschoolers cannot show dissociative symptoms.
• D)Preschoolers cannot be diagnosed with PTSD

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