Researchers Have Attempted to Treat Children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation

Researchers have attempted to treat children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) using traditional, behaviorally-based summer treatment programs. How effective are these programs for youths withy DMDD?

A) Summer treatment programs are highly effective as long as therapists adhere to principles of operant conditioning.
B) Summer treatment programs are moderately effective, but their effectiveness depends on the severity of children's DMDD symptoms.
C) Summer treatment programs are moderately effective, but only if combined with antidepressant medication.
D) Summer treatment programs are not very effective because they do not address children's irritability and angry outbursts.