Owen, a first-semester college freshman, has been referred to the college counseling center. He recently began spray-painting obscenities on the student center bathroom walls. Several weeks ago, Owen's longtime girlfriend, who attends college in a neighboring state, broke up with him. Owen does not present in the interview with emotional distress. He has no history of psychological problems and, until his recent vandalism activities, was considered a peaceful and law-abiding member of the college community. Based on the aforementioned history, with which of the following would a therapist most likely diagnose Owen?
A. adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct
B. adjustment disorder with anxiety
C. adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
D. adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and conduct
Answer: A
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