Treatment of children with a diagnosis of conduct disorder has been found to be more successful if:
a. parents are involved in efforts to modify their child's behavior
b. a combination of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and lithium is used
c. the child is in a residential treatment center away from the family influence
d. several therapists work with the child using a variety of techniques
A
The treatment of children with a diagnosis of conduct disorder has been found to be more successful if parents are involved in efforts to modify their child's behavior. The home environment provides children with a setting to develop skills they need to be successful in other settings such as the school. Parents who are involved in the children's treatment can also serve as role models for behavior and instill the values and beliefs necessary for their children to interact effectively with the larger society.
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