Question

Humberto often loses his temper, argues with his teacher and parents, and his parents report that he is vindictive. He is not aggressive toward others of his age nor does he shoplift or steal. Humberto is likely to have a _____ disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

Oppositional defiant disorder

Explanation:

Hi, Humberto is likely to have an Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

The symptoms of this disorder are:

• Easy lose of temper.
• Often spiteful or vindictive
• Argues with adults and people's in authority, and refuses to comply their requests.

As seen above, kids with ODD have a persistent pattern of anger toward authority figures, mostly adults, and not toward children.

Also, Shoplift or steal are not symptoms of this disorder.

Answer 2

Answer:

oppositional defiant disorder

Explanation:

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a type of disorder in a child that is characterized by defiant and disobedient behavior towards people in authority. The causes of this type of disorder has not been clearly established but certain scientists are of the opinion that it can be triggered by a combination of both environmental and genetic factors.  

When a child is eight years of age, he or she can begin to show some symptoms such as argumentative and defiant behavior and then irritable mood.