How Is Severity of ADHD Determined,according to the DSM-5

question 38

Multiple Choice

How is severity of ADHD determined,according to the DSM-5?

• A) based on the number of settings in which symptoms manifest 
• B) based on the duration of the disturbance and age of onset
• C) based on how many of the three primary symptom classes (hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention) the child exhibits
• D) based on how many symptoms, in excess of the minimum required for diagnosis, the person exhibits and degree of impairment in functioning

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