Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) ( 10 Questions)

A nurse is talking to a caregiver of a child with DSED. The caregiver states, "My child avoids all social interactions." What does this statement suggest about the child's condition?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

This choice is not accurate. A child avoiding social interactions is not indicative of a secure attachment bond. In fact, it suggests the opposite, as children with Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) tend to display overly familiar behavior with strangers and a lack of appropriate attachment to caregivers.

Choice B rationale:

The child avoiding all social interactions does not represent typical social behavior. Typically developing children seek social interactions and form connections with others, which is not the case for a child with DSED.

Choice C rationale:

The caregiver's statement that "My child avoids all social interactions" is consistent with the behavior exhibited by children with Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED). This disorder involves a lack of appropriate social boundaries, leading to overly friendly behavior with unfamiliar individuals and minimal hesitation to engage with them.

Choice D rationale:

The term "emotionally withdrawn" does not accurately describe the behavior of a child with DSED. Children with DSED may seem socially engaging but lack the appropriate discrimination between familiar and unfamiliar individuals.




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