Clinical DSM 5 Exam With Verified Answers Graded A+
A school therapist receives a referral for a 13-year-old boy for inattention and poor grades. During observations and interactions with the student, the therapist experiences the boy as intelligent and highly verbal but notes that he has difficulty following instructions and reports that he avoids reading and writing activities. The initial diagnosis is MOST likely: A. Conduct Disorder B. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type C. Autism Spectrum Disorder D. Learning Disorder (Correct) The answer to question 2 is D: Rationale: Conduct disorder is incorrect because nowhere in the stem does it indicate aggressive, destructive, deceitful behavior or a violation of rules which are common symptoms of conduct disorder. ADHD is incorrect because according to the DSM-5, symptoms of ADHD must be present before age 12 and in this case the boy is older than that and it does not specify that his symptoms began before age 12. Autism Spectrum Disorder is incorrect because the child does not exhibit difficulties in language, both verbal and nonverbal, or with social interactions. Therefore, a learning disorder would be the most likely initial diagnoses because the boy is exhibiting symptoms such as difficulty following instructions and avoiding reading and writing.
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