Author Question: Parents of an adolescent diagnosed with a conduct disorder say, We don't know how to respond when ... (Read 57 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Parents of an adolescent diagnosed with a conduct disorder say, We don't know how to respond when our child breaks the rules in our house. Is there any treatment that might help us? Which therapy is likely to be helpful for these parents?

a. Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
b. Behavior modification therapy
c. Multi-systemic therapy (MST)
d. Pharmacotherapy

Question 2

An adolescent diagnosed with an impulse control disorder said, I just want to die. I spend all my time getting even with people who have done wrong to me. When asked about a suicide plan, the adolescent replied, I'll jump from the bridge near my home.

My father threw kittens off that bridge, and they died because they couldn't swim. Rate the suicide risk.

a. Absent
b. Low
c. Moderate
d. High

dantucker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), the therapist sits behind one-way mirrors and coaches parents through an ear audio device while they interact with their children. The therapist can suggest strategies that reinforce positive behavior in the adolescent. The goal is to improve parenting strategies and thereby reduce problematic behavior. Behavior modification therapy may help the adolescent, but the parents are seeking help for themselves. Multi-systemic therapy is much broader and does not target the parents' need.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The suicide risk is high. The child is experiencing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. The method described is lethal, and the means to carry out the plan are available.