A 12-Year-Old Has Engaged in Bullying for Several Years

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 12-year-old has engaged in bullying for several years. The parents say, "We can't believe anything our child says." Recently this child shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to a neighbor's trash bin. The child's behaviors support the diagnosis of

• A) ADHD.
• B) intermittent explosive disorder.
• C) oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
• D) CD.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Component

refers to aspects of a person's inherent qualities of mind and character that influence their behavior and responses.

Cognitive Component

Refers to the thoughts, beliefs, and knowledge an individual has about an object, situation, or concept.

Behavioral Component

The aspect of attitude that reflects how an attitude influences the way we act or behave.

Affective Component

An aspect of attitude that describes a person's feelings or emotions toward a particular object, person, or situation.