A Pattern of Negative, Defiant, Disobedient, and Hostile Behavior Toward

question 22

Multiple Choice

A pattern of negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward parents and other authority figures, established prior to age 8 is a(n)

• A) conduct disorder.
• B) childhood-onset conduct disorder.
• C) adolescent-onset conduct disorder.
• D) oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
• E) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Sleep Abnormalities

Disorders or irregularities in sleep patterns, including issues such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic contribution to a trait, behavior, or disorder, determined by genes inherited from one's parents.

Type I Alcoholism

A subtype of alcoholism that is characterized by late onset, often associated with environmental factors rather than genetics.