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shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Write a short article designed for parents of children who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Describe how they can provide an environment in which the potentially negative consequences of ODD are minimized.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Dr. Abdullah's new patient is diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Rather than doing in-depth psychotherapy, the doctor prescribes an antidepressant and provides emotional support. Why would Dr. Abdullah respond this way?

a. The doctor probably sees the condition as iatrogenic.
b. The doctor probably agrees with the psychodynamic perspective.
c. The doctor probably knows that dissociative fugue is a hopeless condition that is untreatable.
d. The doctor probably knows that dissociative fugue goes away spontaneously and that depression is the only significant treatable symptom.

Jossy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Definition sustained pattern of anger, irritability, and defiant or vindictive behavior
Caused by multiple factors including genetics, temperament and personality, environment, etc.
Important to learn more about ODD, learn new parenting techniques, get support from community agencies, advocate for educational support, monitor child's activities and friends, etc.

Answer to Question 2

D