Research has indicated that those with DMDD may demonstrate temper outbursts for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ______.
A) They may interpret their own frustration as anger and act accordingly.
B) They may interpret others' fear as anger and act aggressively toward them as a result.
C) They may like that others are afraid of them and act out to perpetuate their power in these situations.
D) They may find frustration and other similar states as particularly aversive and hard to handle and may act out more than the average child in response to similar stressors.

Question

Research has indicated that those with DMDD may demonstrate temper outbursts for all of the following reasons EXCEPT  ______.
A) They may interpret their own frustration as anger and act accordingly.
B) They may interpret others' fear as anger and act aggressively toward them as a result.
C) They may like that others are afraid of them and act out to perpetuate their power in these situations.
D) They may find frustration and other similar states as particularly aversive and hard to handle and may act out more than the average child in response to similar stressors.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While individuals with DMDD may interpret their own frustration as anger and act out as a result (A), they may also misinterpret others' fear as anger and act aggressively towards them (B) or find frustration more difficult to handle and act out in response to stressors (D). However, there is no research to suggest that individuals with DMDD deliberately act out to perpetuate their power in situations where others are afraid of them (C).

Research Has Indicated That Those with DMDD May Demonstrate Temper