Tim Has Been Diagnosed as Having Oppositional Defiant Disorder; Vince

question 79

Multiple Choice

Tim has been diagnosed as having oppositional defiant disorder; Vince has been diagnosed as having conduct disorder. What is the major difference between these two boys?

• A) Tim is older than Vince.
• B) Compared to Tim, Vince has a much better prognosis.
• C) Vince has engaged in more serious forms of rule violations than has Tim.
• D) They demonstrate the same symptoms, but Tim is more likely to be mentally retarded.

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