Question

An 11-year-old youngster has, for about a period of one year, frequently exhibited the following behaviors: loses temper, refuses to follow requests or rules, deliberately annoys others, and easily annoyed. He would likely receive a DSM-IV diagnosis of_____________.a.attention-deficit disorder. b.overt conduct disorder.c.oppositional-defiant disorder. d.early-onset conduct disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. oppositional-defiant disorder

Explanation:

Oppositional-defiant disorder -

This is a type of behavior disorder , which is commonly observed in young age, and these type of children becomes very difficult to handle.

Children suffering from this disorder are hostile , rude and uncooperative .

The symptoms of this disorder are as follow -

• always angry

• blaming others

• always annoying

• not following the rules and regulations

• arguing a lot with others

• short tempered

Hence, from the information of the question,

The child is diagnosed with oppositional-defiant disorder.