Brad Has Been Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

question 80

Multiple Choice

Brad has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) . The disorder began around age 12 and is characterized by disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures. What aspect of this case is unusual?

• A) It is unusual for children with ODD to be boys.
• B) It is unusual for the onset of ODD to occur at age 12.
• C) It is unusual for children with ODD to be hostile toward authority figures.
• D) Nothing about this case is unusual.

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Definitions:

Police Officers

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Drug Use

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Difficult Temperament

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