A Child Has Repeatedly Engaged in Shoplifting and in Hitting

question 16

Multiple Choice

A child has repeatedly engaged in shoplifting and in hitting neighborhood pets with rocks. The child frequently is aggressive and has engaged in an increasing number of fights. The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this child is:

• A) oppositional defiant disorder.
• B) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• C) conduct disorder.
• D) antisocial personality disorder.

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