Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Within the United States and Canada, physicians are banned from prescribing stimulants to children with conduct disorder. 
B) SSRIs and SNRIs increase irritability when prescribed for children with conduct disorder. 
C) Traditional antipsychotic medications, such as Haldol and Mellaril, have been used to treat children with conduct disorder, with some success. 
D) A meta-analysis of clinical trials found that stimulants are only slightly effective in relieving ADHD symptoms in children with conduct disorder. 
A) Within the United States and Canada, physicians are banned from prescribing stimulants to children with conduct disorder. 
B) SSRIs and SNRIs increase irritability when prescribed for children with conduct disorder. 
C) Traditional antipsychotic medications, such as Haldol and Mellaril, have been used to treat children with conduct disorder, with some success. 
D) A meta-analysis of clinical trials found that stimulants are only slightly effective in relieving ADHD symptoms in children with conduct disorder.

Question 2

Twin studies find that the concordance rate for antisocial behaviors is nearly ________ percent in monozygotic twins.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50

Question 3

The age of onset for intermittent explosive disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A) early childhood. 
B) middle childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) early adulthood. 
A) early childhood. 
B) middle childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) early adulthood.

Question 4

Epidemiological studies have indicated that antisocial personality disorder is one of the most common personality disorders, with approximately ________ percent of the general population being diagnosed with the disorder at some time in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 10 
D) 12 
A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 10 
D) 12

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Children with conduct disorder have a slower heart rate than children without the disorder both at rest and under stress. 
B) Children with conduct disorder show abnormal cortisol levels both at rest an in response to a stressor. 
C) Children with conduct disorder become more physiologically aroused than other children when confronted by stressors. 
D) Children with conduct disorder who also experience anxiety symptoms and emotion dysregulation may show more, rather than less, physiological reactivity. 
A) Children with conduct disorder have a slower heart rate than children without the disorder both at rest and under stress. 
B) Children with conduct disorder show abnormal cortisol levels both at rest an in response to a stressor. 
C) Children with conduct disorder become more physiologically aroused than other children when confronted by stressors. 
D) Children with conduct disorder who also experience anxiety symptoms and emotion dysregulation may show more, rather than less, physiological reactivity.

Question 6

The first step in cognitive-behavioral therapy is to teach the child to:

Accepted Answer

A) recognize situations that trigger anger or aggressive impulses. 
B) learn to analyze their thoughts in stressful situations. 
C) consider different interpretations of events/behaviors. 
D) develop adaptive problem-solving skills. 
A) recognize situations that trigger anger or aggressive impulses. 
B) learn to analyze their thoughts in stressful situations. 
C) consider different interpretations of events/behaviors. 
D) develop adaptive problem-solving skills.

Question 7

Pete showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.Now that he is in fourth grade, his behavior has become increasingly problematic.His pediatrician suspects that he has a:

Accepted Answer

A) transient antisocial behavior. 
B) childhood-onset conduct disorder. 
C) adolescent-onset conduct disorder. 
D) life-course-persistent antisocial behavior. 
A) transient antisocial behavior. 
B) childhood-onset conduct disorder. 
C) adolescent-onset conduct disorder. 
D) life-course-persistent antisocial behavior.

Question 8

Briefly explain the DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder.What are the social factors that may contribute to the development of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 9

Describe "Fast Track" as a method of addressing conduct disorder in children.Describe its effectiveness with participants from after 3 years of intervention to age 25

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 10

Dodge and Pettit argue that aggressive children don't think like nonaggressive children.Describe their model and then apply it to an example of a child being hit with a baseball at PE.

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 11

Approximately ________ percent of individuals diagnosed with childhood-onset conduct disorder are chronically unemployed, have a history of unstable relationships, and frequently engage in impulsive physical aggression or abuse their spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) 33-44 
B) 50-55 
C) 66-70 
D) 75-85 
A) 33-44 
B) 50-55 
C) 66-70 
D) 75-85

Question 12

Tony takes pleasure in running people off the bicycle path with his bicycle.He says, "It doesn't matter if people get hurt, they just need to get out of my way." Tony shows no remorse when his actions hurt others.He is most likely exhibiting symptoms of the

Accepted Answer

A) borderline personality disorder. 
B) schizoid personality disorder. 
C) antisocial personality disorder. 
D) avoidant personality disorder. 
A) borderline personality disorder. 
B) schizoid personality disorder. 
C) antisocial personality disorder. 
D) avoidant personality disorder.

Question 13

Tyrell appears to be deliberately annoying the other kids in his class and blames others for his mistakes.He refuses to do what his teachers tell him to do.His mom reports that he is sometimes sweet and other times rude, but he appears to get angry easily.Tyrell is likely to have a ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) conduct 
B) oppositional defiant 
C) avoidant personality 
D) antisocial personality 
A) conduct 
B) oppositional defiant 
C) avoidant personality 
D) antisocial personality

Question 14

In terms of conduct disorder,

Accepted Answer

A) girls are more likely to engage in deceitful behavior than boys. 
B) boys are more likely to engage in substance abuse than girls. 
C) girls tend to show high rates of depression as adolescents and adults. 
D) boys are more likely to engage in stealing and lying as children and adolescents. 
A) girls are more likely to engage in deceitful behavior than boys. 
B) boys are more likely to engage in substance abuse than girls. 
C) girls tend to show high rates of depression as adolescents and adults. 
D) boys are more likely to engage in stealing and lying as children and adolescents.

Question 15

Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A Males have a greater volume of prefrontal cortex than females which explains why men or more likely to display antisocial personality disorder, 
B) Increased volume and activity in the amygdala contributes to the development of antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Decreased volume and activity in the striatum increases reward processing that can contribute to antisocial personality disorder. 
D) Decreased prefrontal cortex, decreased volume and activity in the amygdala, and increased volume and activity of the striatum have been shown to contribute to antisocial personality disorder. 
A) A Males have a greater volume of prefrontal cortex than females which explains why men or more likely to display antisocial personality disorder, 
B) Increased volume and activity in the amygdala contributes to the development of antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Decreased volume and activity in the striatum increases reward processing that can contribute to antisocial personality disorder. 
D) Decreased prefrontal cortex, decreased volume and activity in the amygdala, and increased volume and activity of the striatum have been shown to contribute to antisocial personality disorder.

Question 16

Logan showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they only seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.An assessment revealed that he is more likely to continue to engage in antisocial behaviors into adulthood then kids who developed the behavioral patterns at a later age, a pattern called:

Accepted Answer

A) transient antisocial behavior. 
B) infantile-onset antisocial behavior. 
C) adolescent-onset antisocial behavior. 
D) life-course-persistent antisocial behavior. 
A) transient antisocial behavior. 
B) infantile-onset antisocial behavior. 
C) adolescent-onset antisocial behavior. 
D) life-course-persistent antisocial behavior.

Question 17

Which behavioral disorder among adolescents and children is characterized by a chronic pattern of unconcern for the basic rights of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct disorder 
B) Oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Communication disorder 
D) Antisocial personality disorder 
A) Conduct disorder 
B) Oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Communication disorder 
D) Antisocial personality disorder

Question 18

Tristan's peers described him as being resentful of others, touchy, and having a short temper.These are characteristics of the oppositional defiant disorder under the ________ criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) angry/irritable mood 
B) vindictiveness 
C) deceitfulness or theft 
D) argumentative/defiant behaviors 
A) angry/irritable mood 
B) vindictiveness 
C) deceitfulness or theft 
D) argumentative/defiant behaviors

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding treatments for antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Lithium and atypical antipsychotics have been successful in controlling impulsive and aggressive behaviors. 
B) Research has indicated that norepinephrine can't help control impulsive and aggressive responses. 
C) Researchers have suggested that the use of antiseizure drugs increases impulsiveness in individuals with this disorder. 
D) Small, uncontrolled studies show that serotonin increases aggression in individuals with this disorder. 
A) Lithium and atypical antipsychotics have been successful in controlling impulsive and aggressive behaviors. 
B) Research has indicated that norepinephrine can't help control impulsive and aggressive responses. 
C) Researchers have suggested that the use of antiseizure drugs increases impulsiveness in individuals with this disorder. 
D) Small, uncontrolled studies show that serotonin increases aggression in individuals with this disorder.

Question 20

In a study in rural North Carolina, researchers found that in Native American children:

Accepted Answer

A) as income increased for families, conduct disorders decreased. 
B) no relation between an increase of family income and conduct disorders. 
C) as income decreased, conduct disorders decreased as well. 
D) income increases only decreased conduct disorders in the Native American kids. 
A) as income increased for families, conduct disorders decreased. 
B) no relation between an increase of family income and conduct disorders. 
C) as income decreased, conduct disorders decreased as well. 
D) income increases only decreased conduct disorders in the Native American kids.

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for conduct disorder?

Twin studies find that the concordance rate for antisocial behaviors is nearly ________ percent in monozygotic twins.

The age of onset for intermittent explosive disorder is:

Epidemiological studies have indicated that antisocial personality disorder is one of the most common personality disorders, with approximately ________ percent of the general population being diagnosed with the disorder at some time in their lives.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The first step in cognitive-behavioral therapy is to teach the child to:

Pete showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.Now that he is in fourth grade, his behavior has become increasingly problematic.His pediatrician suspects that he has a:

Briefly explain the DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder.What are the social factors that may contribute to the development of this disorder?

Describe "Fast Track" as a method of addressing conduct disorder in children.Describe its effectiveness with participants from after 3 years of intervention to age 25

Dodge and Pettit argue that aggressive children don't think like nonaggressive children.Describe their model and then apply it to an example of a child being hit with a baseball at PE.

Approximately ________ percent of individuals diagnosed with childhood-onset conduct disorder are chronically unemployed, have a history of unstable relationships, and frequently engage in impulsive physical aggression or abuse their spouse.

Tony takes pleasure in running people off the bicycle path with his bicycle.He says, "It doesn't matter if people get hurt, they just need to get out of my way." Tony shows no remorse when his actions hurt others.He is most likely exhibiting symptoms of the

In terms of conduct disorder,

Which of the following statement is true?

Logan showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they only seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.An assessment revealed that he is more likely to continue to engage in antisocial behaviors into adulthood then kids who developed the behavioral patterns at a later age, a pattern called:

Which behavioral disorder among adolescents and children is characterized by a chronic pattern of unconcern for the basic rights of others?

Tristan's peers described him as being resentful of others, touchy, and having a short temper.These are characteristics of the oppositional defiant disorder under the ________ criterion.

Which of the following is true regarding treatments for antisocial personality disorder?

In a study in rural North Carolina, researchers found that in Native American children:

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The Research Endeavor

Anxiety Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

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Exam 11: Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for conduct disorder?

Twin studies find that the concordance rate for antisocial behaviors is nearly ________ percent in monozygotic twins.

The age of onset for intermittent explosive disorder is:

Epidemiological studies have indicated that antisocial personality disorder is one of the most common personality disorders, with approximately ________ percent of the general population being diagnosed with the disorder at some time in their lives.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The first step in cognitive-behavioral therapy is to teach the child to:

Pete showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.Now that he is in fourth grade, his behavior has become increasingly problematic.His pediatrician suspects that he has a:

Briefly explain the DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder.What are the social factors that may contribute to the development of this disorder?

Describe "Fast Track" as a method of addressing conduct disorder in children.Describe its effectiveness with participants from after 3 years of intervention to age 25

Dodge and Pettit argue that aggressive children don't think like nonaggressive children.Describe their model and then apply it to an example of a child being hit with a baseball at PE.

Approximately ________ percent of individuals diagnosed with childhood-onset conduct disorder are chronically unemployed, have a history of unstable relationships, and frequently engage in impulsive physical aggression or abuse their spouse.

Tony takes pleasure in running people off the bicycle path with his bicycle.He says, "It doesn't matter if people get hurt, they just need to get out of my way." Tony shows no remorse when his actions hurt others.He is most likely exhibiting symptoms of the

In terms of conduct disorder,

Which of the following statement is true?

Logan showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they only seem to have gotten worse as he grew older.An assessment revealed that he is more likely to continue to engage in antisocial behaviors into adulthood then kids who developed the behavioral patterns at a later age, a pattern called:

Which behavioral disorder among adolescents and children is characterized by a chronic pattern of unconcern for the basic rights of others?

Tristan's peers described him as being resentful of others, touchy, and having a short temper.These are characteristics of the oppositional defiant disorder under the ________ criterion.

Which of the following is true regarding treatments for antisocial personality disorder?

In a study in rural North Carolina, researchers found that in Native American children:

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Anxiety Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

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