The DSM-5 Has Introduced a New and Controversial Diagnostic Label

question 121

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 has introduced a new and controversial diagnostic label for children who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent temper outbursts.This pattern of behavior is now labeled

• A) anorexia nervosa.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
• D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Functioning

A person's ability to manage common demands of life and meet the standards expected for their age and cultural group, including social and practical skills.

Personal Distress

A psychological discomfort or anguish experienced as a response to stressful situations or emotional pain.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the expectations of social behavior in a group or society.

Superstition

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation.