Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

A) rumination.
B) learned helplessness.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) major depressive disorder.

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Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed withA)  rumination.B)  learned helplessness.C)  bipolar disorder.D)  major depressive disorder.

Jerry Zervos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The DSM-5 has introduced new criteria for bipolar disorder that require the presence of a manic or hypomanic episode, which has raised the threshold for diagnosis. This is expected to result in a reduction in the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

A) rumination.
B) learned helplessness.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) major depressive disorder.

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