Each of the following statements about children with E/BD is true EXCEPT
A)aggressive acting-out behavior is most common.
B)boys outnumber girls.
C)most students identified are psychotic.
D)juvenile delinquency and conduct disorder cannot be clearly distinguished from emotional disturbance.

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The statement that most students identified as having E/BD are psychotic is not true. Students with psychotic disorders are often placed in a separate category from those with emotional disturbance, and they are usually a much smaller group. The other statements are true: aggressive behavior is common, boys are more likely to be identified with E/BD, and there is some overlap between E/BD and conduct disorder/juvenile delinquency.

Each of the Following Statements About Children with E/BD Is