There Is Often an Increase in the Incidence of Problem

question 60

Multiple Choice

There is often an increase in the incidence of problem behaviours seen in children after a divorce.Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this reaction?

• A)Discipline is erratic and parental care is erratic as the parents are struggling to deal with their personal issues.
• B)The children are likely attempting to distract the parent they are with from the pain of the situation.
• C)Children are emulating the strife they have witnessed in the marriage.
• D)Children hate their parents and wish to punish them.

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Definitions:

Comorbid

The coexistence of two or more disorders or diseases in the same individual, often complicating diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or other types of substance use disorders.

Prenatal Risk Factors

Conditions or exposures during pregnancy that can increase the likelihood of negative outcomes for the fetus or infant, including health and developmental issues.