Jake,age 14,has a Long History of Setting Small Fires,torturing Kittens,skipping

question 8

Multiple Choice

Jake,age 14,has a long history of setting small fires,torturing kittens,skipping school,and fighting with his peers.His parents have sought counseling for him,as they cannot control him and fear that his behavior is getting worse.Jake meets the criteria for a diagnosis of

• A)antisocial personality disorder.
• B)oppositional-defiant disorder.
• C)conduct disorder.
• D)sociopathic personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Lateral Condyles

Rounded prominences at the end of some bones, near the knee and elbow, that form part of the joint.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.

Movable Synovial Joint

A movable synovial joint is a type of joint in the body enclosed by a fluid-filled synovial capsule, facilitating a wide range of movements between bones.

Fibrous Joint

Type of joint between two bones that is immovable; sutures are examples of fibrous joints.