A clinical diagnosis of pathological gambling as defined in the DSM IV-R does not include which of the following:
A) preoccupation with gambling,
B) sleep difficulties
C) repeated efforts to quit
D) gambling from stress

Question

A clinical diagnosis of pathological gambling as defined in the DSM IV-R does not include which of the following:
A) ​preoccupation with gambling,
B) ​sleep difficulties
C) ​repeated efforts to quit
D) ​gambling from stress

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleep difficulties are not included in the diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling in the DSM IV-R. The criteria include preoccupation with gambling, repeated efforts to quit, gambling from stress, and other symptoms related to gambling behavior.

A Clinical Diagnosis of Pathological Gambling as Defined in the DSM