Which Assessment Findings Support a Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which assessment findings support a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder?

• A) Negative, hostile, and spiteful toward parents. Blames others for misbehavior.
• B) Exhibits involuntary facial twitching and blinking; makes barking sounds.
• C) Violates others' rights; cruelty toward people or animals; steals; truancy.
• D) Displays poor academic performance and reports frequent nightmares.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Story

A narrative that presents vague or incomplete information, allowing for multiple interpretations.

Disorders of Emotion

Psychological ailments primarily characterized by their impact on an individual's emotional state, such as depression or anxiety disorders.

Comorbidity

The presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder.

Dimensional Approach

A method of categorizing characteristics on a continuum rather than as discrete states or types.