A 13-year-old is beginning treatment for conduct disorder. What would be an appropriate goal for treatment?

A: While going a week without fighting with teachers is a positive outcome, it is not a comprehensive goal for treatment. B: The parents demonstrating the ability to discipline without shouting is important, but it focuses on the parents rather than the teen’s behavior. C: Limiting the fight or flight response is a broad and somewhat vague goal. It is important but not specific enough for a treatment plan. D: Creating and following a behavioral contract with rules, rewards, and consequences is a comprehensive and structured approach that involves both the teen and the family. It sets clear expectations and provides a framework for positive behavior change.