Author Question: Describe the key symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. How might a 6-year-old exhibit ... (Read 86 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe the key symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. How might a 6-year-old exhibit these symptoms?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

To decide whether a person should be diagnosed as bipolar I or bipolar II, a diagnostician must ask, ____.

a. Have any of your close relatives ever had this problem?
b. Have you taken any medication for your moods?
c. Have you had a history of manic episodes?
d. Have you ever guilty about your disorder?

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Severe and recurrent temper tantrums, different from typical temper tantrums
Child's mood is persistently and persistently irritable or angry
Six-year-old (this disorder cannot be diagnosed before the age of 5) would exhibit frequent and intense temper tantrums that are destructive in nature; recovery from temper tantrums is difficult

Answer to Question 2

C