Behavioral and Developmental Disorders in Children · NCLEX Exam

Which parental strategy is most appropriate when managing a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?

  1. Ignore positive behaviours and respond only to negative ones
  2. Use consistent rules, praise for compliance, and predictable consequences
  3. Let the child set all of the rules in order to improve cooperation
  4. Use harsh punishment to stop the unwanted behaviour immediately
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Correct answer: Use consistent rules, praise for compliance, and predictable consequences

Evidence-based management of ODD includes parent-training strategies with consistent structure, predictable consequences, and reinforcement of positive behaviour.

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