Author Question: When a clinician is deciding whether an adolescent meets the criteria for ADHD or ... (Read 80 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

When a clinician is deciding whether an adolescent meets the criteria for ADHD or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder they are making a decision based on a differential diagnosis.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Sandy inherited a biological predisposition toward impulsive behavior. However, she grew up in a religious family, and has several close friends who help to moderate her behavior. Sandy has ____ that reduce her impulsive behavior.

a. safeguards
b. defense mechanisms
c. mitigating circumstances
d. protective factors