Of the following features, what differentiates disruptive mood dysregulation disorder from bipolar disorder in children?
A)Severity
B)Irritability
C)Age at onset
D)Chronicity

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is characterized by chronic, severe persistent irritability, including frequent temper outbursts that are inconsistent with the child's developmental level, and a generally irritable or angry mood between outbursts. This chronicity and persistent nature of symptoms, rather than episodic as seen in bipolar disorder, differentiates DMDD from bipolar disorder in children.

Of the Following Features, What Differentiates Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder