Question

Allen is a 3-year-old boy who was described as an "angel" but lately he has had severe temper tantrums that happen on a weekly basis for the past 6 weeks. According to his mother, "They often follow a change in his routine, not having an afternoon nap, or if he's hungry. On rare occasions Allen will get so worked up that he'll grab something and throw it on the floor. His teachers report no difficulty with him at preschool. His mother shares she "doesn't want to reach any premature conclusions, but if there's anything his father and she can do to nip this in the bud, they are all in." Which of the following best describes Allen?a) Oppositional defiant disorder, mildb) Intermittent explosive disorderc) Conduct disorderd) Does not meet criteria for a disorder

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Intermittent explosive disorder

Explanation:

Allen fills the criteria of intermitten explosive disorder. He is described as a quiet kid most of the time, but experiences sudden bursts of anger, often triggered by ambigous situations.

People who suffer from intermittent explosive disorder have a balanced behaviour most of the time, but experience some episodes of anger, often without a clear cause.