Chronic irritability of at least 6 months, accompanied by developmentally inappropriate temper outbursts is a key symptom of which disorder?

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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is characterized by chronic irritability and frequent, severe temper outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and not consistent with the child's developmental level. This diagnosis requires these symptoms to be present for 12 or more months, not just 6, but it is the disorder most closely associated with the symptoms described.

Chronic Irritability of at Least 6 Months, Accompanied by Developmentally