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According to research, what is the impact of Scared Straight programs on juvenile offenders and at-risk juveniles?
According to research, what is the impact of Scared Straight programs on juvenile offenders and at-risk juveniles?
- They have no effect on criminal behaviors
- They have mixed effects, depending on the approach used
- They have harmful effects, increasing the likelihood of future criminal behaviors (correct)
- They have positive effects in reducing criminal behaviors
What type of outbursts are associated with Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
What type of outbursts are associated with Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
- Verbal or physical aggression that occurs twice weekly for at least three months
- Three behavioral outbursts in a 12-month period resulting in damage or destruction of property and/or physical injury to others
- Both (a) and (b) (correct)
- None of the above
What are the requirements for diagnosing Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
What are the requirements for diagnosing Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
- The level of aggressiveness must be proportional to provocation or any precipitating social stressor
- The outbursts must be premeditated or committed to achieve a tangible outcome
- The outbursts must cause significant distress to the individual (correct)
- All of the above
Which age group is Kazdin's parent management training (PMT) designed for?
Which age group is Kazdin's parent management training (PMT) designed for?
What is the primary goal of functional family therapy (FFT)?
What is the primary goal of functional family therapy (FFT)?
Which intervention is an alternative to residential care for children and adolescents with intensive support needs?
Which intervention is an alternative to residential care for children and adolescents with intensive support needs?
What is the basis of Multisystemic Therapy (MST)?
What is the basis of Multisystemic Therapy (MST)?
Which type of conduct disorder has a worse prognosis and an increased risk of criminal behavior and substance-related disorders in adulthood?
Which type of conduct disorder has a worse prognosis and an increased risk of criminal behavior and substance-related disorders in adulthood?
Which intervention focuses on helping children accurately perceive the feelings of others, understand the consequences of their actions, and identify prosocial ways to resolve interpersonal problems and conflicts?
Which intervention focuses on helping children accurately perceive the feelings of others, understand the consequences of their actions, and identify prosocial ways to resolve interpersonal problems and conflicts?
Which psychosocial intervention is based on the assumption that children's aggressive and antisocial behaviors are the result of an escalating cycle of coercive interactions between children and their parents?
Which psychosocial intervention is based on the assumption that children's aggressive and antisocial behaviors are the result of an escalating cycle of coercive interactions between children and their parents?
Which type of conduct disorder has a worse prognosis and an increased risk of criminal behavior and substance-related disorders in adulthood?
Which type of conduct disorder has a worse prognosis and an increased risk of criminal behavior and substance-related disorders in adulthood?
Which of the following is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with conduct disorder?
Which of the following is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with conduct disorder?
Which age group is the Parent management training - Oregon model (PMTO) intervention designed for?
Which age group is the Parent management training - Oregon model (PMTO) intervention designed for?
Study Notes
Scared Straight Programs
- Have no impact or even increase the likelihood of criminal behavior in juvenile offenders and at-risk juveniles
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Characterized by recurrent, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, or violent behavior
- Diagnosed if an individual experiences:
- Minimum of 3 episodes of impulsive aggression in a 3-month period
- Minimum of 2 episodes of impulsive aggression in a 6-month period
- Episodes are temporally distinct, occurring at least 3 days apart
Kazdin's Parent Management Training (PMT)
- Designed for children aged 2-12 years
- Focuses on teaching parents skills to manage their child's behavior
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
- Primary goal is to improve communication and problem-solving skills within the family unit
Alternative to Residential Care
- Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an alternative to residential care for children and adolescents with intensive support needs
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
- Basis: Family systems, social ecology, and cognitive-behavioral theories
- Focuses on addressing the multiple systems in which the child operates (family, peers, school, community)
Conduct Disorder Prognosis
- Childhood-onset conduct disorder has a worse prognosis and an increased risk of criminal behavior and substance-related disorders in adulthood
- Adolescent-onset conduct disorder has a better prognosis
Interventions for Conduct Disorder
- Helping children accurately perceive the feelings of others, understand consequences of actions, and identify prosocial ways to resolve interpersonal problems and conflicts
- Based on the assumption that aggressive and antisocial behaviors are the result of coercive interactions between children and their parents
Evidence-Based Interventions
- Parent management training - Oregon model (PMTO) is designed for children aged 3-12 years
- Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with conduct disorder
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Test your knowledge on Moffitt's description of conduct disorder outcomes and how they align with the DSM-5's course of the disorder. Explore whether conduct disorder remits by adulthood and if symptom onset in adolescence plays a role.
