A Pattern of Behavior That Includes Being Negative, Defiant, Disobedient

question 7

Multiple Choice

A pattern of behavior that includes being negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile toward authority figures, and which lasts more than 6 months, is the definition of a(n)

• A) oppositional defiant disorder.
• B) status violation.
• C) covert destructive disorder.
• D) conduct disorder.

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Definitions:

Systematic Observations

The careful, deliberate observation of the natural world with the aim of collecting data in a consistent manner for the purpose of analysis.

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the societal patterns that influence individual and group life.

Social Controversy

A dispute within society over a particular issue or set of issues, often involving differing values, beliefs, and opinions among groups or individuals.

Sociological Imagination

The sociological imagination is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences, understanding personal issues as part of broader social patterns.