Which of the Following Must Occur to Meet DSM-5 Guidelines

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must occur to meet DSM-5 guidelines for an encopresis diagnosis?

• A) repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes
• B) at least one such event a month for at least three months
• C) chronological age of at least 5 years
• D) behaviour frequency of at least twice a week for at least three months.

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