Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of continued behavior problems after completing the Incredible Years program?

Accepted Answer

A)  high marital distress 
B)  low socioeconomic status 
C)  family history of substance abuse 
D)  lead exposure 
A)  high marital distress 
B)  low socioeconomic status 
C)  family history of substance abuse 
D)  lead exposure D

Question 2

Using DSM-5 criteria,children can have both ODD and CD at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When would a child with ODD be considered to have a severe form of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  when it has persisted more than 2 years 
B)  when it developed before the age of 6 years old 
C)  when it appears in three or more settings 
D)  When the outcome of the disorder requires extensive supports for appropriate functioning 
A)  when it has persisted more than 2 years 
B)  when it developed before the age of 6 years old 
C)  when it appears in three or more settings 
D)  When the outcome of the disorder requires extensive supports for appropriate functioning C

Question 4

Aggressive and delinquent behavior is most strongly associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  ODD 
B)  CD 
C)  low emotional arousal 
D)  high emotional reactivity 
A)  ODD 
B)  CD 
C)  low emotional arousal 
D)  high emotional reactivity

Question 5

Evidence on the efficacy of MST has indicated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is effective in the short term, but 13 years after treatment, the effect disappears. 
B)  It is effecitve in reducing misdemeanors but not felonies. 
C)  It is effective in reducing adolescent antisocial behavior and may also have long-term positive effects. 
D)  It is effective in reducing arrests, but not effective in reducing offenses committed, indicating it can backfire and teach youths ways to get away with their crimes. 
A)  It is effective in the short term, but 13 years after treatment, the effect disappears. 
B)  It is effecitve in reducing misdemeanors but not felonies. 
C)  It is effective in reducing adolescent antisocial behavior and may also have long-term positive effects. 
D)  It is effective in reducing arrests, but not effective in reducing offenses committed, indicating it can backfire and teach youths ways to get away with their crimes.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical difference in social information processing between those who exhibit proactive aggression and typically developing individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with proactive aggression tend to ignore potentially important cues in the situation. 
B)  Those with proactive aggression tend to prioritize instrumental over relational goals. 
C)  Those with proactive aggression tend to emphasize the positive aspects of aggressive behavior. 
D)  Those with proactive aggression tend to minimize the negative aspects of aggressive behavior. 
A)  Those with proactive aggression tend to ignore potentially important cues in the situation. 
B)  Those with proactive aggression tend to prioritize instrumental over relational goals. 
C)  Those with proactive aggression tend to emphasize the positive aspects of aggressive behavior. 
D)  Those with proactive aggression tend to minimize the negative aspects of aggressive behavior.

Question 7

Jaiden has been diagnosed with CD.Not only was he engaging in acts of physical aggression,setting fires (among other things)and lying,he also didn't seem to feel sorry for any of these acts but did regret getting caught.Which of the following is true of Jaiden?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should be diagnosed with conduct disorder with limited prosocial emotions. 
B)  He most likely had adolescent-onset CD. 
C)  He is experiencing a lack of remorse or guilt. 
D)  He is experiencing callousness or lack of empathy. 
A)  He should be diagnosed with conduct disorder with limited prosocial emotions. 
B)  He most likely had adolescent-onset CD. 
C)  He is experiencing a lack of remorse or guilt. 
D)  He is experiencing callousness or lack of empathy.

Question 8

Recent research has supported which of the following theories of the relationship between conduct problems and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression and feelings of low self-worth cause conduct problems. 
B)  Depressive smptoms are masked by children's disruptive and aggressive behavior. 
C)  Conduct problems usually precede depressive symptoms. 
D)  Conduct problems turn into depressive symptoms because hatred for the world and society turns inward to become a hatred of oneself. 
A)  Depression and feelings of low self-worth cause conduct problems. 
B)  Depressive smptoms are masked by children's disruptive and aggressive behavior. 
C)  Conduct problems usually precede depressive symptoms. 
D)  Conduct problems turn into depressive symptoms because hatred for the world and society turns inward to become a hatred of oneself.

Question 9

Which of the following has NOT been posited regarding the nature of the association between ADHD and conduct problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shared genes explain the association. 
B)  Genes predispose children to show oppositional behaviors, and then the responses by adults lead to ADHD symptoms. 
C)  The hyperactive-impulsive symptoms of ADHD lead youths to engage in aggression and other antisocial acts. 
D)  Difficulties controlling their emotions lead kids with ADHD to develop oppositional-defiant and aggressive behavior. 
A)  Shared genes explain the association. 
B)  Genes predispose children to show oppositional behaviors, and then the responses by adults lead to ADHD symptoms. 
C)  The hyperactive-impulsive symptoms of ADHD lead youths to engage in aggression and other antisocial acts. 
D)  Difficulties controlling their emotions lead kids with ADHD to develop oppositional-defiant and aggressive behavior.

Question 10

Which factors are NOT associated with a youth with CD's likelihood of devleoping ASPD?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of covert symptoms the youth shows in adolescence 
B)  the number of overt symptoms the youth shows in adolescence 
C)  greater socioeconomic disadvantage 
D)  childhood-onset of the CD 
A)  the number of covert symptoms the youth shows in adolescence 
B)  the number of overt symptoms the youth shows in adolescence 
C)  greater socioeconomic disadvantage 
D)  childhood-onset of the CD

Question 11

Research has shown that CD with limited prosocial emotions is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  more common than CD without limited prosocial emotions 
B)  associated with more instances of shoplifting and truancy 
C)  associated with higher likelihood of serious, violent crime 
D)  more common in childhood than in adolescence 
A)  more common than CD without limited prosocial emotions 
B)  associated with more instances of shoplifting and truancy 
C)  associated with higher likelihood of serious, violent crime 
D)  more common in childhood than in adolescence

Question 12

Childhood-onset CD is usually associated with worse outcomes than adolescent-onset CD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which class of symptoms for ODD is characterized by problems controlling both emotions and overt actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  argumentative and defiant behavior 
B)  angry or irritable mood 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  aggression toward people and animals 
A)  argumentative and defiant behavior 
B)  angry or irritable mood 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  aggression toward people and animals

Question 14

Why does early menarche place girls at risk for conduct problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with early menarche are more likely to be using medications for physical or psychological conditions; these conditions confer the risk for conduct problems. 
B)  Those with early menarche are more likely to be using medications for physical and psychological conditions; the side effects of these medications confers the risk. 
C)  Those with early menarche are exposed to a much greater hormonal cascade than other individuals; the hormonal cascade confers the risk. 
D)  Those with early menarche exhibit physical changes that can attract much older boys, who can introduce them to antisocial and sexual behavior; this social influence confers the risk. 
A)  Those with early menarche are more likely to be using medications for physical or psychological conditions; these conditions confer the risk for conduct problems. 
B)  Those with early menarche are more likely to be using medications for physical and psychological conditions; the side effects of these medications confers the risk. 
C)  Those with early menarche are exposed to a much greater hormonal cascade than other individuals; the hormonal cascade confers the risk. 
D)  Those with early menarche exhibit physical changes that can attract much older boys, who can introduce them to antisocial and sexual behavior; this social influence confers the risk.

Question 15

How does conduct disorder relate to psychopathy?

Accepted Answer

Those with limited prosocial emotions sh

Question 16

Mike is at a party where everyone is dancing close together.Another kid accidentally bumps into him,and Mike punches the kid.Mike's behavior is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive aggression 
B)  reactive aggression 
C)  rule violations 
D)  oppositional-defiant behavior 
A)  proactive aggression 
B)  reactive aggression 
C)  rule violations 
D)  oppositional-defiant behavior

Question 17

Which were the two dimensions along which Frick and colleagues were able to classify conduct problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  overtness and destructiveness 
B)  overtness and confrontation 
C)  destructiveness and duration 
D)  destructiveness and rule-breaking 
A)  overtness and destructiveness 
B)  overtness and confrontation 
C)  destructiveness and duration 
D)  destructiveness and rule-breaking

Question 18

Depressive disorders are associated with which dimension of ODD?

Accepted Answer

A)  argumentative and defiant behavior 
B)  angry or irritable mood 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  aggression toward people and animals 
A)  argumentative and defiant behavior 
B)  angry or irritable mood 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  aggression toward people and animals

Question 19

Which is true of the relative prevalence of conduct problems across time,as a function of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rates are similar between boys and girls in preschool, then the rate of conduct problems increases overall in middle school, with boys having a higher rate than girls; by late adolescence the gap narrows. 
B)  Rates are similar between boys and girls in preschool, but then the rate of conduct problems from middle school onward increases only for boys, while girls stay at the same low level. 
C)  From preschool through adulthood, males always have a higher rate of conduct problems than females do. 
D)  From preschool through middle school, boys have a higher rate of conduct problems but in late adolescence the gender gap narrows. 
A)  Rates are similar between boys and girls in preschool, then the rate of conduct problems increases overall in middle school, with boys having a higher rate than girls; by late adolescence the gap narrows. 
B)  Rates are similar between boys and girls in preschool, but then the rate of conduct problems from middle school onward increases only for boys, while girls stay at the same low level. 
C)  From preschool through adulthood, males always have a higher rate of conduct problems than females do. 
D)  From preschool through middle school, boys have a higher rate of conduct problems but in late adolescence the gender gap narrows.

Question 20

The distinction between childhood-onset CD and adolescent-onset CD is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  whether at least one symptom occurs before age 10 
B)  whether the criteria are fully met before age 10 
C)  whether the child is diagnosed before age 10 
D)  whether the condition is treated before age 10 
A)  whether at least one symptom occurs before age 10 
B)  whether the criteria are fully met before age 10 
C)  whether the child is diagnosed before age 10 
D)  whether the condition is treated before age 10

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of continued behavior problems after completing the Incredible Years program?

Using DSM-5 criteria,children can have both ODD and CD at the same time.

When would a child with ODD be considered to have a severe form of the disorder?

Aggressive and delinquent behavior is most strongly associated with:

Evidence on the efficacy of MST has indicated which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a typical difference in social information processing between those who exhibit proactive aggression and typically developing individuals?

Jaiden has been diagnosed with CD.Not only was he engaging in acts of physical aggression,setting fires (among other things)and lying,he also didn't seem to feel sorry for any of these acts but did regret getting caught.Which of the following is true of Jaiden?

Recent research has supported which of the following theories of the relationship between conduct problems and depression?

Which of the following has NOT been posited regarding the nature of the association between ADHD and conduct problems?

Which factors are NOT associated with a youth with CD's likelihood of devleoping ASPD?

Research has shown that CD with limited prosocial emotions is ______.

Childhood-onset CD is usually associated with worse outcomes than adolescent-onset CD.

Which class of symptoms for ODD is characterized by problems controlling both emotions and overt actions?

Why does early menarche place girls at risk for conduct problems?

How does conduct disorder relate to psychopathy?

Mike is at a party where everyone is dancing close together.Another kid accidentally bumps into him,and Mike punches the kid.Mike's behavior is an example of ______.

Which were the two dimensions along which Frick and colleagues were able to classify conduct problems?

Depressive disorders are associated with which dimension of ODD?

Which is true of the relative prevalence of conduct problems across time,as a function of gender?

The distinction between childhood-onset CD and adolescent-onset CD is ______.

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Exam 9: Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of continued behavior problems after completing the Incredible Years program?

Using DSM-5 criteria,children can have both ODD and CD at the same time.

When would a child with ODD be considered to have a severe form of the disorder?

Aggressive and delinquent behavior is most strongly associated with:

Evidence on the efficacy of MST has indicated which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a typical difference in social information processing between those who exhibit proactive aggression and typically developing individuals?

Jaiden has been diagnosed with CD.Not only was he engaging in acts of physical aggression,setting fires (among other things)and lying,he also didn't seem to feel sorry for any of these acts but did regret getting caught.Which of the following is true of Jaiden?

Recent research has supported which of the following theories of the relationship between conduct problems and depression?

Which of the following has NOT been posited regarding the nature of the association between ADHD and conduct problems?

Which factors are NOT associated with a youth with CD's likelihood of devleoping ASPD?

Research has shown that CD with limited prosocial emotions is ______.

Childhood-onset CD is usually associated with worse outcomes than adolescent-onset CD.

Which class of symptoms for ODD is characterized by problems controlling both emotions and overt actions?

Why does early menarche place girls at risk for conduct problems?

How does conduct disorder relate to psychopathy?

Mike is at a party where everyone is dancing close together.Another kid accidentally bumps into him,and Mike punches the kid.Mike's behavior is an example of ______.

Which were the two dimensions along which Frick and colleagues were able to classify conduct problems?

Depressive disorders are associated with which dimension of ODD?

Which is true of the relative prevalence of conduct problems across time,as a function of gender?

The distinction between childhood-onset CD and adolescent-onset CD is ______.

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Assessment and Diagnosis

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Intellectual Disability and Developmental

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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