A child has been exhibiting the MacDonald Triad. These behaviors include:
1. Enuresis, pushing others, and pyromania.
2. Swinging a cat by the tail, bed-wetting, and lighting paper on fire in the trash can.
3. Playing with other children, laughing, and conversing with adults.
4. Playing with a campfire, watching television, and seeking adult attention.
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1. The triad does not include physically touching human beings.
2. Causing harm to pets, bed-wetting, and lighting fires to cause harm are part of the MacDonald Triad.
3. The MacDonald Triad consists of abnormal/risky behavior patterns.
4. Watching television and seeking attention from adults is a normal behavior pattern for children.
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