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daltonest1984

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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

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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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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