In terms of extant diagnostic criteria, disorders of old-age in DSM-5:
A) Have been revised substantially from the previous DSMs.
B) Are basically the same as those of younger adults.
C) Are included in a separate section for the first time.
D) Are basically similar to Axis II disorders.

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The diagnostic criteria for disorders of old-age in DSM-5 are basically the same as those of younger adults with some additional considerations for age-related changes and complexities. There is no separate section for disorders of old-age, and they are not similar to Axis II disorders. While there have been revisions from previous DSMs, they are not substantial enough to choose A as the correct answer.

In Terms of Extant Diagnostic Criteria, Disorders of Old-Age in DSM-5