Question 1

Conduct disorder in adolescents is often a prelude to anti-social behavior in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder in adolescents is associated with an increased risk of developing antisocial personality disorder and other antisocial behaviors in adulthood.

Question 2

Conduct disorder often co-occurs with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder frequently co-occurs with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as both are disruptive behavior disorders and share common risk factors.

Question 3

Conduct disordered youth are usually psychopathic and feel no empathy for others.

Accepted Answer

Not all youth with conduct disorder are psychopathic or lack empathy; conduct disorder can have various causes and manifestations, and not all individuals with the disorder exhibit psychopathic traits.

Question 4

Interventions with conduct disordered youth almost always involve some form of structured program and institutionalization.

Accepted Answer

Structured programs are common, but not all interventions require institutionalization; many involve community-based or outpatient services.

Question 5

Setting goals in family therapy with a conduct disordered young person should include&#8230;&#10;A) strict rules with immediate negative consequences when violated&#10;B) physical confinement when needed&#10;C) achievable goals, compromise and flexibility in carrying them out&#10;D) both a and b

Accepted Answer

Achievable goals, compromise, and flexibility are important in family therapy to encourage positive behavior change and cooperation from the young person.

Question 6

The intervention with the most supporting research is&#8230;.&#10;A) exploratory and insight-oriented therapies&#10;B) multi-systemic therapies&#10;C) behavioral problem-solving interventions with families&#10;D) b and c

Accepted Answer

Multi-systemic therapies and behavioral problem-solving interventions with families have substantial research backing their effectiveness, particularly in addressing complex issues involving multiple systems and family dynamics.

Question 7

Research has shown that conduct disorder youth often have&#8230;.&#10;A) distorted views of interpersonal behavior&#10;B) poor communication skills&#10;C) substance use disorders&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that youth with conduct disorder often exhibit distorted views of interpersonal behavior, poor communication skills, and are at a higher risk for substance use disorders, making all the options correct.

Question 8

In the case illustration, Chi was arrested for&#8230;.&#10;A) drug possession&#10;B) theft&#10;C) assault&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case illustration, Chi was arrested...

Question 9

Chi appears to be depressed. Factors that might contribute to it include&#8230;&#10;A) physical abuse by his father&#10;B) chronic marijuana use&#10;C) negative view of the world and his future&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All the factors listed (physical abuse, chronic marijuana use, and a negative view of the world and future) can contribute to depression.

Question 10

Components of Chi's intervention plan include&#8230;&#10;A) cognitive therapy to address interpersonal distortions&#10;B) family problem-solving&#10;C) only a and b&#10;D) a, b and contingency management with juvenile officer.

Accepted Answer

Chi's intervention plan includes cognitive therapy to address interpersonal distortions, family problem-solving, and contingency management with a juvenile officer, covering a comprehensive approach to address various aspects of the issues.

Deck 12: Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence