A 16-Year-Old Diagnosed with a Conduct Disorder (CD) Has Been

A 16-year-old diagnosed with a conduct disorder (CD) has been in a residential program for 3 months. Which outcome should occur before discharge?

A) The adolescent and parents create and agree to a behavioral contract with rules, rewards, and consequences.
B) The adolescent identifies friends in the home community who are a positive influence.
C) Temporary placement is arranged with a foster family until the parents complete a parenting skills class.
D) The adolescent experiences no anger and frustration for 1 week.