Shannon, a Junior in High School, Was Recently Suspended from School

question 192

Multiple Choice

Shannon, a junior in high school, was recently suspended from school for extorting money from ninth-graders and beating up another student. Shannon's teacher reports that she has very few friends. The most likely diagnosis for Shannon would be:

• A)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• B)Antisocial personality disorder
• C)Oppositional defiant disorder
• D)Conduct disorder

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Definitions:

Neutrality

In therapy, the practice of remaining impartial and without judgment towards the client, to create a safe and open therapeutic environment.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a particular behavior occurs, leading to a stronger response.

Resistance

In psychology, the phenomenon where clients unconsciously block or fight against the therapeutic process, often due to underlying fears or unresolved conflicts.

Productively

Relates to achieving a significant amount of work or results in a given period of time effectively.