Allen Semmes Is a 3 Year-Old Youngster Who Was Described

Multiple Choice

Allen Semmes is a 3 year-old youngster who was described as an "angel" but lately he has had severe temper tantrums that happen on a weekly basis for the past 6 weeks. According to his mother, "They often follow a change in his routine, not having an afternoon nap, or if he's hungry. On rare occasions Allen will get so worked up that he'll grab something and throw it on the floor. Funny, but his teachers love him at preschool. I don't want to reach any premature conclusions but if there's anything his father and I can do to nip this in the bud, we're all in." Which of the following best describes Allen?

A) Oppositional defiant disorder, mild
B) Intermittent explosive disorder
C) Conduct disorder
D) Does not meet criteria for a disorder