Asked by Toniesha Jones on May 11, 2024
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A 12-year-old has engaged in bullying for several years. The parents say, "We can't believe anything our child says." Recently this child shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to a neighbor's trash bin. The child's behaviors support the diagnosis of
A) ADHD.
B) intermittent explosive disorder.
C) oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) .
D) CD.
Conduct Disorder (CD)
A mental health disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by persistent patterns of disruptive and violent behavior.
Bullying
A form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.
Pellet Gun
A type of airgun or BB gun that shoots metallic pellets, often used for recreation or pest control.
- Familiarize yourself with the features and variances between Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
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Shamarcus PutneyMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The behaviors mentioned are most consistent with criteria for CD, including aggression against people and animals; destruction of property; deceitfulness; rule violations; and impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. Intermittent explosive disorder is a pattern of behavioral outbursts characterized by an inability to control aggressive impulses in adults 18 years and older. The behaviors are not consistent with attention deficit or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the features and variances between Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).