Suzanne is a 10-year-old girl who has been diagnosed as ...

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Suzanne is a 10-year-old girl who has been diagnosed as experiencing depression. What is likely to be the most effective way to help Suzanne express her feelings?
 
  A.
  Have her participate in a group therapy session with other young children who are depressed.
  B.
  Ask her to draw some pictures about things that she's been thinking about.
  C.
  Arrange for individual psychotherapy sessions with a psychiatrist.
  D.
  Observe her actions but don't seek to draw her out into conversation.

Question 2

A boy with a conduct disorder diagnosis would be most likely to have which symptom?
 
  A.
  Withdrawal
  B.
  Ritualistic behavior
  C.
  Class bully
  D.
  Class clown

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Younger children who may have more difficulty verbally expressing feelings may be able to draw them.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A pattern of bullying is a common sign of conduct disorder. Responses A and B may reflect autism.