A Child Is Receiving Problem-Solving Skills Training as a Treatment

question 91

Multiple Choice

A child is receiving problem-solving skills training as a treatment for conduct disorder. Based on this information, you can be reasonably sure that:

• A) the administration of a stimulant drug (e.g., Ritalin) is recommended, but not required.
• B) the child is a preschooler.
• C) the child is female.
• D) the interventions used are cognitive-behavioral.

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