A male client is being seen for anger management issues following an incident in which he was late for work, became angry at the driver in front of him for not driving faster, and intentionally ran into the car at a stop sign
This client is displaying actions most typical of: a. Intermittent explosive disorder
b. Passive aggressive behavior
c. Oppositional defiant disorder
d. Adjustment disorder with anxiety
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The main characteristic of intermittent explosive disorder is the failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in assault of another individual or property. Passive aggressive behavior, oppositional defiant disorder, and adjustment disorder with anxiety do not result in injury or harm to persons or property.
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