Author Question: During a family session, a parent expressed concerns about his adolescent son's physical outbursts ... (Read 78 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During a family session, a parent expressed concerns about his adolescent son's physical outbursts towards his younger brother. Which statement by the therapist is correct?

A) This is a typical method at this age to resolve conflict.
B) He would have been more violent if this was his sister.
C) It is natural for children to use physical force.
D) He will probably be less violent as he gets older.

Question 2

A peer is researching the literature to identify the reasons that some perpetrators engage in revenge homicide. What does current research identify as motivations or triggers? Select all that apply.

A) It is an impulsive act.
B) It is a reaction to bullying, teasing, and assault that the perpetrator experienced.
C) Once someone commits the crime, in most cases the person becomes immobilized at the scene of the
crime, and usually is taken away by the police.
D) Revenge homicide is triggered by a recent stressful event.
E) Revenge is triggered by long-term stressors.