Question 1

Which statement is a qualified criminal justice professor MOST likely to say?

Accepted Answer

A qualified criminal justice professor is likely to have researched and studied the different types of crimes committed by juvenile boys and girls. Therefore, they are most likely to say that the crimes committed by the two genders are different. Option A may not be accurate as it depends on the specific jurisdiction being studied. Option C may be true but it is a general statement that may not be relevant to the specific discussion at hand. Option D is not completely accurate as some children can be labeled as delinquent before the age of 13 depending on the severity of their offense.

Question 2

Conduct disorder has MOST often been associated with:

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder is most often associated with troubled parent-child relationships, which can contribute to the development of behavioral issues in children.

Question 3

Which is NOT an effective treatment for conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile training centers are not an effective treatment for conduct disorder as they often focus on punishment rather than addressing underlying behavioral and emotional issues. Effective treatments for conduct disorder include treatment foster care, anger coping programs, and problem-solving skills training.

Question 4

Imagine that you see a video on YouTube designed to encourage young people who are gay and being bullied. It is probably part of a program called:

Accepted Answer

The program "It Gets Better" is a well-known campaign designed to encourage and offer hope to young LGBTQ+ people who may be experiencing bullying or discrimination. Option A is not relevant to the topic, option C promotes hiding one's identity which is not a positive message, and option D does not relate to the video's purpose.

Question 5

A child is extremely aggressive. She is always fighting with her peers and is frequently very cruel to them. She never tells the truth. Her MOST likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

This child's behavior is consistent with symptoms of conduct disorder, including aggressive behavior, disregard for rules and authority, and a lack of empathy for others. Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal behavior committed by a minor and is not a formal diagnosis. Passive-aggressive disorder is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5. Oppositional defiant disorder involves a pattern of defiant behavior and refusal to comply with requests from authority figures, but does not necessarily involve physical aggression or cruelty towards peers.

Question 6

Carl is a terrible bully. He is very aggressive and repeatedly takes advantage of others. He will say anything to get his way or to try to stay out of trouble. Recently he was arrested for vandalism and ended up getting probation. He will MOST likely be labeled as displaying:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carl is a terrible bully. He is...

Question 7

A preadolescent child who has not received a clinical diagnosis participates in a program designed to stop the development of an antisocial pattern of behavior. MOST likely, that program is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A preadolescent child who has not received...

Question 8

Which is NOT a goal of parent-child interaction therapy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is NOT a goal of parent-child...

Question 9

A child sneaks out of the home every now and then and goes through the neighborhood breaking lawn decorations and scratching car paint. These behaviors MOST closely fit which pattern of conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

The behaviors described (breaking lawn decorations and scratching car paint) are secretive or concealed actions that cause damage or destruction, fitting the pattern of covert-destructive conduct disorder.

Question 10

A 7-year-old child is wetting the bed at night. The bed-wetting apparently is beyond the child's control. The BEST diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting that is beyond a child's control. Encopresis refers to the involuntary soiling of feces, which is not mentioned in the scenario. Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder both involve behavior problems rather than physical symptoms.

Question 11

Which is MOST likely to be successful as part of a treatment foster care program?

Accepted Answer

The most successful treatment foster care programs involve training and treatment that involves the child, the foster parents, and the biological parents. This approach addresses the needs and challenges of all parties involved and promotes collaboration, communication, and understanding. Family therapy and individual treatment can also be helpful, but they should be part of a comprehensive and integrated program that recognizes the importance of all relationships and dynamics. Meetings with other professionals can also be beneficial, but they should be secondary to the core treatment model.

Question 12

"That kid is pleasant enough, but will lie about practically anything, even things that don't seem to matter much." This behavior MOST closely fits which pattern of conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

The answer of "That kid is pleasant enough, but will...

Question 13

A child is receiving problem-solving skills training as a treatment for conduct disorder. You can be reasonably sure that:

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving skills training is a cognitive-behavioral intervention commonly used to treat conduct disorder. Stimulant drug administration is not a typical treatment for conduct disorder, and the age and gender of the child are not specified in the question.

Question 14

The LEAST effective way to deal with conduct disorder is:

Accepted Answer

Having children live in juvenile training centers is the least effective way to deal with conduct disorder because it isolates them from their families, community, and support systems, which can worsen their behavior and cause more harm than good. Research has shown that approaches that involve family intervention, teaching coping skills, and prevention programs are more effective in addressing underlying issues and helping children learn positive behaviors.

Question 15

"Will that program really help? I keep hearing bad things about how kids act once they leave." Based on research, the person who said this would be accurate if she or he were expressing reservations about:

Accepted Answer

The person's concerns about negative behavior after leaving the program suggest that they may be referring to a juvenile training center, which research has shown can have negative outcomes for youth who leave the program.

Question 16

An intervention in which parents and their children who have been diagnosed with conduct disorder do behavior therapy targeting and rewarding desired behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "parent management training" involves a therapy in which parents of children with conduct disorder are taught how to manage their child's behavior through techniques such as reinforcing positive behavior and ignoring negative behavior.

Question 17

A 16-year-old teenager has just been arrested for the third time for shoplifting. She will MOST likely be labeled with:

Accepted Answer

Juvenile delinquency refers to behavior by minors that is considered criminal under the law. The repeated acts of shoplifting by the teenager make her fall under this category.

Question 18

"My seven-year-old needs to get help for conduct disorder. What do you recommend?" Which is your BEST answer?

Accepted Answer

Parent management training is a well-supported intervention for conduct disorder, focusing on improving parenting skills to manage a child's behavior effectively.

Question 19

At a parent-teacher conference, a child's parents are astounded to learn that their son has been showing up late for school, despite leaving home with more than enough time to get to school. This behavior MOST closely fits which pattern of conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

The behavior of showing up late for school without a direct confrontation or destruction fits the covert-nondestructive pattern of conduct disorder. This pattern involves non-aggressive behaviors that are not directly confrontational or destructive, such as truancy, lying, or in this case, tardiness.

Question 20

"Relational aggression" is a term used to describe a pattern of aggression MOST common among:

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Relational aggression" is a term used to...

Quiz 17: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence