A 16-Year-Old Diagnosed with a Conduct Disorder Has Been in a Residential

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old diagnosed with a conduct disorder has been in a residential program for 3 months.Which outcome should occur before discharge?

• A) The adolescent and parents create and agree to a behavioral contract with rules, rewards, and consequences.
• B) The adolescent identifies friends in the home community who are a positive influence.
• C) Temporary placement is arranged with a foster family until the parents complete a parenting skills class.
• D) The adolescent experiences no anger and frustration for 1 week.

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Theoretical Framework

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Piaget's Stage Theory

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Sociocultural Approach

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