Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) ( 10 Questions)

Question 1 :
A nurse is assessing a child with Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED). Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of DSED?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

Avoidance of all social interactions is not a common clinical manifestation of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED). DSED is characterized by an extreme lack of inhibition in approaching and interacting with unfamiliar adults.

Choice B rationale:

Selective attachment to specific caregivers is not a common manifestation of DSED. This choice contradicts the nature of the disorder, which involves indiscriminate attachment behaviors towards both familiar and unfamiliar adults.

Choice C rationale:

Excessive familiarity with strangers is a common clinical manifestation of DSED. Children with DSED tend to approach and interact with strangers without the expected caution or wariness, displaying an inappropriate level of familiarity.

Choice D rationale:

Emotional withdrawal from adult caregivers is not a common manifestation of DSED. Children with DSED typically exhibit the opposite behavior, actively seeking interactions with unfamiliar adults.


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