Eleven-Year-Old Shane Is Angry and Defiant and Loses His Temper

question 62

Multiple Choice

Eleven-year-old Shane is angry and defiant and loses his temper easily. He can be spiteful and vindictive, he actively defies adults, and he blames others for his misbehaviour. Shane's behaviours are indicative of:

• A) ADHD.
• B) oppositional defiant disorder.
• C) conduct disorder.
• D) a typical 11-year-old.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Acute Stress Disorder

A disorder in which fear and related symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and last less than a month.

Dissociative Amnesia

A dissociative disorder marked by an inability to recall important personal events and information.

Traumatic Episode

A distressing experience that causes intense emotional and physical reactions, which can lead to long-term psychological effects.