Practice Question
A person yells, curses, and strikes a bank teller for making her wait in line too long. This behavior is consistent with which of the following?
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Correct Answer:
intermittent explosive disorder
Rationale:
🔶 Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is characterized by sudden episodes of verbal aggression or physical violence that are out of proportion to the stressor.
🔶 The described behavior—yelling, cursing, and striking a bank teller over a minor frustration—fits the hallmark impulsive and uncontrolled aggressive outburst of IED.
🔶 These episodes are typically brief, and the individual often feels remorse or embarrassment afterward, distinguishing it from chronic behavioral disorders.
🔶 Unlike conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, which are more persistent and usually diagnosed in children or adolescents, IED occurs in adults and involves episodic explosive reactions.
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This question is from ATI LPN Mental Health Chapter 25-29 Quiz which contains 24 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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