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Understanding Sadistic Personality Disorder

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Which version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) included the diagnosis of sadistic personality disorder?

DSM-5

DSM-IV-TR

DSM-III-R (correct)

DSM-IV

What is sadistic personality disorder defined by?

Pervasive pattern of sadistic and cruel behavior

Desire to control others

Use of physical or emotional violence

All of the above (correct)

Why was sadistic personality disorder removed from later versions of the DSM?

Psychiatrists no longer believed it was a valid diagnosis

It was merged with another personality disorder

It was deemed too rare to be included

It was believed it would be used to legally excuse sadistic behavior (correct)

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Sadistic Personality Disorder

Sadistic personality disorder was included in DSM-III-R (third edition, revised) of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Definition

Sadistic personality disorder is defined as a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of cruel, demeaning, and aggressive behavior towards others.

Removal from DSM

Sadistic personality disorder was removed from later versions of the DSM (DSM-IV and subsequent editions) due to concerns about its validity, reliability, and potential misuse.

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Test your knowledge on sadistic personality disorder, a former medical condition characterized by a pattern of sadistic and cruel behavior. Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options associated with this disorder in this informative quiz.