Ms. Lucas has noticed that her new student, Jaime, is often angry and defiant. He is easily irritated and often swears at Ms. Lucas and at his classmates. Ms. Lucas reviews Jaime’s IEP. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely evident in Jaime’s case?
a) oppositional defiant disorder.
b) bi-polar disorder.
c) ADHD.
d) rage.
a) oppositional defiant disorder.
You might also like to view...
Summarize the history of family involvement in their children’s education as described in Chapter 1 of the textbook. Select a time period and at least one event that you believe ensured the rise of the importance of family engagement
What will be an ideal response?
Which is the best example of using emotional intelligence to make good decisions?
a. Contacting your college advisor for a second opinion b. Researching the study of human psychology c. Trusting that you will only make decisions with positive outcomes d. Asking yourself how your decisions will affect others
Children who do not need a nap during the day should be required to lie quietly on a cot for at least an hour
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
One danger of cultural bias in intelligence tests is that:
a. a disproportionate number of non-English-speaking students may be erroneously classified as mentally retarded. b. minority students may score better on tests than they should, due to an over-reliance on past experience. c. bilingual students may have an advantage over other students because of their broadened experience in two languages. d. low SES students may score poorly due to a lack of "testwiseness."