According to the DSM-5, which of the following is an appropriate diagnostic criterion for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
A)Symptoms must first occur before age six.
B)Symptoms must be present for at least three months.
C)The individual's mood must be stable between temper outbursts.
D)Temper outbursts must occur at least three times per week for at least 12 months.

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The DSM-5 specifies that for a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, temper outbursts must occur, on average, three or more times per week for at least 12 months in at least two settings (e.g., at home, at school, with peers).

According to the DSM-5, Which of the Following Is an Appropriate