Mrs. Snyder has a lot of difficulty with a student in her 4th grade class. Zachary disobeys rules, talks back, and likes to argue. He demonstrates frequent temper tantrums and will not comply with her requests. Mrs. Snyder contacts Zachary’s parents for a conference and finds out the problem is also occurring at home. Recommendations are made to refer the child for what kind of evaluation?
Explanation
Answer - B - Oppositional defiant disorder is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, hostile, and defiant behavior towards authority figures. The symptoms are mostly noticed at home and school, with 16% of students suffering from this disorder. Talking back, questioning rules, and resentment are just a few of the demonstrated signs.
