Asked by
caileigh marquart
on Nov 24, 2024Verified
In the DSM-5, conduct disorder is now required to be specified based on:
A) the age of onset.
B) the gender of the child.
C) if torture to animals is a factor.
D) if there is a sexual component to the behavior.
DSM-5
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, is a detailed categorization of mental disorders issued by the American Psychiatric Association.
Conduct Disorder
A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.
Age of Onset
The age at which symptoms of a disease or condition first appear.
- Comprehend the symptoms and diagnostic requirements for conduct disorder in minors.
- Understand the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing conduct disorder and the importance of specifying the age of onset.
Verified Answer
AK
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the symptoms and diagnostic requirements for conduct disorder in minors.
- Understand the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing conduct disorder and the importance of specifying the age of onset.