Author Question: Ten-year-old Antonio is being treated for oppositional defiant disorder; however, his psychologist ... (Read 22 times)

newyorker26 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Ten-year-old Antonio is being treated for oppositional defiant disorder; however, his psychologist and pediatrician suspect that may have been maltreatment in his family. Describe a reasonable approach to diagnosing and assessing this possibility.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Stacey suffers from a psychophysiological disorder. Which statement about her condition isaccurate?

a. Psychological factors play an important role in her physical condition.
b. Her condition is psychological, not physical.
c. She most likely suffers from conversion disorder.
d. Medical treatment will provide the best outcome for her disorder.

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Multidisciplinary assessment involving mental health professionals, physicians, and police/law agencies
Assessments may be initiated through social services or school personnel
Must use age-appropriate and gender-sensitive techniques
Interviews and observations
Differential diagnosis and comorbid disorders must be considered, assessed, diagnosed, and treated

Answer to Question 2

A