A child with a history of early neglect approaches and goes off with unfamiliar adults without hesitation. This behaviour best fits which disorder?
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Correct answer: Overly familiar, uninhibited approach to strangers (DSED)
Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is marked by overly familiar, uninhibited interaction with unfamiliar adults, typically in children with histories of neglect or disrupted attachment. The other disorders do not centre on this attachment-related social disinhibition.
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