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…

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….

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….

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….

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…

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…

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.

Quiz 12: Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence