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Ever Since Steve Was a Toddler He Has Been Irritable

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Ever since Steve was a toddler he has been irritable and difficult to please. He often threw long temper tantrums in front of his parents and other children. As a child, Steve continues to have angry episodes and outbursts, which are not premeditated and involve physical injury. Steve most likely will be diagnosed with ____.


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General Medical Conditions

Term referring to any bodily diseases or disorders that are not primarily linked to the mental health condition being treated.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes internal mental processes and how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.

Abnormal Behavior

Behavior that is deviant, maladaptive, or distressful according to cultural norms and can significantly interfere with one’s daily functioning.

Faulty Thinking

Patterns of thought that are typically negative and irrational, often leading to inaccurate conclusions or emotional distress.

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