Timothy's Parents Have Been in Severe Conflict for the Past

question 69

Multiple Choice

Timothy's parents have been in severe conflict for the past couple of years. It has gotten so bad that he just goes straight to his room trying to block out the conflict. Most of the time, they have no idea whether he is home or not. Due to this, he has lashed out at the few friends that he had at school. Now, they don't talk to him either. He has been very depressed and distraught with his situation. He does not feel that there is anyone he can talk to about all these negative emotions that he has. One day while making himself something to eat, he picks up the knife and begins to slice into his finger. He finds that this does not hurt but instead relieves his emotions. Timothy is demonstrating ______.

• A) nonsuicidal self-injury
• B) suicide contagion
• C) conduct disorder
• D) post-traumatic stress disorder

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