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Strong Willed Child Or Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

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1.  The criteria that differentiate ODD from a willful child or one that is misbehaving include ALL EXCEPT: Easily angered and irritable Signification problems at school and home The child with ODD is easily soothed Occurs separate from typical sibling rivalry

2.  What is a TRUE statement about ODD? There is hyperactivity in the hypothalamus or adrenal glands. Brain chemicals such as adrenaline are released under stress, resulting in energy and cortisol. The cortisol shuts down other necessary functions to put energy towards dealing with stress. All of the above

3.  Which is NOT a characteristic of ODD? Frequent, ongoing pattern of irritability and defiance Has displayed vindictive behavior in last 6 months Polite and respectful to authority figures Annoys and upsets others on purpose

4.  What is a risk factor of ODD? Parent mental health issues Change in home routines Comorbidities All of the above

5.  All of the following are interventions for a child with ODD EXCEPT: Self-regulation techniques Rigid following of therapist-led goals Environmental accommodations Problem-solving skill development