Eric, 10 years old, presents with a variety of symptoms that include acting without thinking, difficulty regulating emotions, and an inability to organize work. he requires constant supervision at school and displays other antisocial behaviors. eric's mother stated this behavior has been evident for the past 4 years. she also informs you that in the past 5 years, eric refuses to eat what she cooks and will only eat fast food.

Given the scenario, a possible cause for Eric's behavior may include poor diet.

Poor diet does not include vegetables and fruits, healthy meat, nuts, and this means that lacks of vitamins and minerals, proteins and good fats, which are essential in order the human system (mind and body) to work properly. Poor diet can lead to acting without thinking, difficulty regulating emotions and antisocial behaviors.

The correct answer is B) Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Given Eric's symptoms, the diagnosable neurological condition that is most appropriate is Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD is a behavioral disorder. Children with this disorder are uncooperative. They also are hostile. They show defiant conduct that rebels against people and orders. In the case of Eric, he requires constant supervision at school and displays other antisocial behaviors. His mother reports that Eric refuses to eat what she cooks and will only eat fast food. When a child is diagnosed with ODD, it means that he is hostile towards parents, peers, teachers, and basically to authority figures.

The other options of this question were a) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, c) Minimal brain dysfunction, and d) Conduct DIsorder.