Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What disorder involves repeated passage of feces in inappropriate places?

Enuresis
Encopresis
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder

The correct answer is: Encopresis

Encopresis is a disorder that involves repeated passage of feces in inappropriate places. Enuresis (A) is a disorder that involves repeated urination in inappropriate places. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (C) is a condition where a child shows significant developmental regression after experiencing some level of development in early childhood. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (D) is a term used to describe a category of developmental disorders that includes Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions. Both C and D do not involve feces being passed in inappropriate places, making B the correct answer.