Question 1

What is the relationship between oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that a vast majority of children who develop conduct disorder first exhibited symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder. However, not all children with oppositional defiant disorder will go on to develop conduct disorder.

Question 2

Effective treatments for conduct disorder usually involve

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Effective treatments for conduct disorder typically involve a multi-component approach that includes parental participation. This can include parent training programs to improve parenting skills, education on behavior management techniques, and family therapy to address communication and relationship issues within the family system. Removing the child from the environment may be necessary in severe cases, but it should be done in conjunction with targeted interventions for the child and family. Legal intervention may also be necessary in some cases, but it alone is not a sufficient treatment for conduct disorder. Teaching the child basic moral lessons is a fundamental aspect of socialization, but it is not considered an effective treatment for conduct disorder in and of itself.

Question 3

Which behavior pattern is extremely unlikely to be found in a child with conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder is characterized by behavior patterns of aggression, defiance, and disregard for others' rights. Constant worry about minor issues is not a behavior associated with conduct disorder. Firesetting, vandalism, substance abuse, and depression are all common behaviors seen in children with conduct disorder.

Question 4

Justine has the ability to speak and knows the language. However, for more than six months she has refused to speak to her teacher or any adult other than her parents. The best diagnosis for Justine is probably

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Selective mutism is characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (e.g., at school) despite speaking in other situations (e.g., at home with parents), lasting for at least one month.

Question 5

Brad has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder ODD). The disorder began around age 12 and is characterized by disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures. What aspect of this case is unusual?

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The onset of ODD typically occurs in childhood, around age 8, and not during adolescence as in Brad's case. Therefore, it is unusual for the onset of ODD to occur at age 12.

Question 6

Which statement about separation anxiety disorder is accurate?

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Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and developmentally inappropriate anxiety concerning separation from home or individuals to whom the child is emotionally attached. Children with this disorder may display clingy or dependent behavior, have difficulty separating from caregivers, and experience significant distress when separated from them. They may also experience physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches when confront with the possibility of separation. Children with separation anxiety disorder are not necessarily immature or lacking in self-confidence, however.

Question 7

What is the self-perpetuating cycle in conduct disorder?

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Question 8

The development of conduct disorder in adolescence

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Question 9

All of the following are risk factors for ODD and conduct disorder EXCEPT

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Childhood obesity is not typically considered a risk factor for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder, whereas parental psychopathology, familial dysfunction, and economic disadvantage are recognized risk factors.

Question 10

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is .

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Separation anxiety disorder is the most common childhood anxiety disorder, affecting approximately 4-5% of children. Selective mutism, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder are also common childhood anxiety disorders, but they are not as prevalent as separation anxiety disorder.

Question 11

In order to make a diagnosis of selective mutism

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Selective mutism is diagnosed when a child who knows the language consistently fails to speak in specific social situations despite speaking in others.

Question 12

Research on the families of children with conduct disorder suggests that

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Research has shown that the behavior of children with conduct disorder may be influenced by learned behaviors and their environment, including parenting practices and exposure to violence or substance abuse. While genetics may play a role in the development of antisocial tendencies, environmental factors are also significant. Parental substance abuse is one of several risk factors, but it may not be the greatest factor.

Question 13

Divorce, hostility, and lack of monitoring are family characteristics most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder is a behavioral disorder that is closely associated with family characteristics such as divorce, hostility, and lack of monitoring. Children from families with these characteristics are at higher risk of developing conduct disorder, which is characterized by a pattern of violating the rights of others or major societal norms. Separation anxiety disorder is more closely associated with a child's individual temperament and developmental stage, while autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is thought to have genetic and environmental causes. While ADHD is associated with some family characteristics (such as low socioeconomic status), it is not typically associated with divorce, hostility, or lack of monitoring.

Question 14

Artiss developed conduct disorder early. Bertram developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that

Accepted Answer

Early onset conduct disorder is associated with a higher likelihood of developing adult antisocial personality disorder, while late onset conduct disorder is associated with lower risk for this outcome. Therefore, Artiss (with early onset) is more likely to have adult antisocial personality disorder.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that the majority of children with early-onset conduct disorder will continue to have social and behavioral problems as adults, even if they do not meet full criteria for antisocial personality disorder. Environmental factors can contribute to the persistence of the disorder, but genetics and other biological factors also play a role. Therefore, options A, B, and D are not accurate.

Question 16

In order of diagnosis, occurs before antisocial personality disorder just as occurs before conduct disorder.

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Question 17

Children with separation anxiety disorder

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Children with separation anxiety disorder fear separation from major attachment figures and worry about their safety or that something bad will happen to them once separated.

Question 18

Punitive approaches to antisocial youth are

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Punitive approaches have been found to be counterproductive and can often make the problems worse for antisocial youth. They are more likely to benefit from a rehabilitative approach that focuses on skill-building and addressing the root causes of their behavior.

Question 19

Separation anxiety disorder is best illustrated by which of the following people?

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Isabella's worry about her father's safety when she is not near him is characteristic of separation anxiety disorder, which involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from attachment figures.

Question 20

The cohesive family model is a treatment strategy for the child with conduct disorder that

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The cohesive family model proposes that dysfunctional interactions within the family have served to maintain the child's problematic behavior, rather than the child's behavior being the sole problem. Therefore, the treatment strategy focuses on improving the family's ability to work together and interact in a more functional manner.

Quiz 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence