A child's diagnosis of conduct disorder is supported by the fact that:
a. The child's mother is a chronic alcoholic.
b. The child engages in ritualistic behaviors.
c. A brain scan shows structural abnormalities.
d. There is a family history of respiratory disorders.
ANS: B
Conduct disorder occurs more frequently when a biologic parent has alcohol dependency. There is no research to support a connection between a conduct disorder and any of the re-maining options.
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