Conduct Disorder Quiz and Flashcards: Identify Symptoms and Signs

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Conduct Disorder?

Pattern of obedience to authority figures

Extreme shyness and avoidance of social situations (correct)

Repeated and persistent pattern of violating the rights of others and/or societal norms or rules

Minor disruptions in social behavior

How many behaviors are required to cause clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning in the context of Conduct Disorder?

3 or more (correct)

2 or more

1 or more

4 or more

Which behavior is one of the criteria for diagnosing Conduct Disorder?

Exceptional social skills

Strict adherence to academic rules

Aggression to people or animals (correct)

High levels of empathy and compassion

Which of the following behaviors is NOT included as one of the criteria for diagnosing Conduct Disorder?

Strict adherence to societal norms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors relate to the 'Aggression to people or animals' criteria in Conduct Disorder?

Bullying, forced sexual activity, use of a serious weapon, initiation of physical fight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors relate to the 'Destruction of property' criteria in Conduct Disorder?

Fire-setting and destruction of property Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is related to the 'Deceitfulness or theft' criteria in Conduct Disorder?

Breaking and entering, 'cons' or lies, stealing without physical confrontation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is related to the 'Serious rule violations' criteria in Conduct Disorder?

Staying out past curfew, truant from school, running away Signup and view all the answers

What are the two subtypes of Conduct Disorder as described in the DSM-5?

Childhood Onset Type and Adolescent-Onset Type Signup and view all the answers

Which age range characterizes the Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder?

b. Behaviors that start before the age of 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder?

b. Life-course persistent Signup and view all the answers

Which characterizes the Adolescent-Onset Type of Conduct Disorder?

c. None of the behaviors in this subtype start before age 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the Adolescent-Onset Type of Conduct Disorder?

Getting in with the wrong crowd Signup and view all the answers

How do the two subtypes of Conduct Disorder differ from each other?

They differ in terms of presenting conduct problems, developmental course/prognosis, and gender ratio. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated prevalence of Conduct Disorder in children and adolescents?

b. Approximately 4-6% Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of life does the prevalence of Conduct Disorder tend to be higher?

d. During adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals diagnosed with Conduct Disorder typically have a previous diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?

c. About 90% Signup and view all the answers

In general, which gender is Conduct Disorder more common in?

a. Boys Signup and view all the answers

According to Loeber et al. (2000), what can be observed regarding the rates of the Adolescent-Onset Type of Conduct Disorder in boys and girls?

Rates of Adolescent-Onset Type are roughly equal for boys and girls. Signup and view all the answers

Children with Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder are more likely to display which early temperamental characteristic?

Early negativity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of children with Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder in terms of social competence and attachment?

Poor social competence and insecure attachments Signup and view all the answers

Children with Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder are more likely to display which type of aggression?

b. Reactive aggression Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to antisocial behavior in individuals with Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder as they age?

c. It worsens over time, with problems continuing into adulthood but leveling off. Signup and view all the answers

Which disorders are often comorbid or previously diagnosed in children with Childhood Onset Type of Conduct Disorder?

b. ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Conduct Disorder

Behavior does not include excessive emotionality or anxiety.

Diagnostic Criteria

At least three behaviors are required to cause clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Aggression to People or Animals

Behaviors include bullying, threatening, or intimidating others, initiating physical fights, and using a weapon that can cause harm.
Physically cruel behavior, such as hitting, biting, or kicking, or forcing someone into sexual activity.
Forced someone into sexual activity.

Destruction of Property

Behaviors include setting fires with the intention of causing damage, and deliberately destroying others' property.

Deceitfulness or Theft

Behaviors include breaking into someone's house, car, or building, and lying to obtain goods or favors.

Serious Rule Violations

Behaviors include staying out at night despite parental prohibition, and running away from home overnight.

Subtypes of Conduct Disorder

Two subtypes: Childhood-Onset Type and Adolescent-Onset Type.

Childhood-Onset Type

Characterized by onset of symptoms before age 10.
Also known as the "early starter" type.
Children with this type are more likely to display callous and unemotional traits.

Adolescent-Onset Type

Characterized by onset of symptoms after age 10.
Typically, these individuals do not display callous and unemotional traits.

Differences Between Subtypes

The two subtypes differ in terms of age of onset and severity of symptoms.

Prevalence of Conduct Disorder

Estimated prevalence in children and adolescents is around 4%.
Prevalence tends to be higher in adolescence.

Gender Difference

Conduct Disorder is more common in males.
According to Loeber et al. (2000), the rates of the Adolescent-Onset Type are more similar in boys and girls.

Childhood Onset Type Characteristics

Children with this type are more likely to display early temperamental characteristics such as irritability and hyperactivity.
They tend to display poor social competence and attachment.
They are more likely to display proactive aggression.
Antisocial behavior tends to persist into adulthood.

Comorbid Disorders

Disorders often comorbid or previously diagnosed in children with Childhood-Onset Type of Conduct Disorder include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Anxiety Disorders.
Around 90% of individuals diagnosed with Conduct Disorder typically have a previous diagnosis of ODD.

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