Deck 11: Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Question 1

What percentage of children diagnosed with conduct disorder are eventually diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder as adults?

A) Between 20 and 25 percent
B) Between 15 and 35 percent
C) Between 35 and 40 percent
D) Between 40 and 50 percent

Answer 1

Between 35 and 40 percent

Question 2

Approximately _____% of children and adolescents has a diagnosis of conduct disorder.

A) 3-7
B) 10-14
C) 18-22
D) 25-29

Answer 2

3-7

Question 3

Luc bullies other kids, initiates fights, and has date raped his girlfriend. These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under _____.

A) aggression towards people and animals
B) destruction of property
C) deceitfulness or theft
D) serious violations of rules

Answer 3

aggression towards people and animals

Question 4

Malachi has broken into someone's car, cons others, and has shoplifted several times before. These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under _____.

A) aggression towards people and animals
B) destruction of property
C) deceitfulness or theft
D) serious violations of rules

Question 5

Tariq is 12 years old and often stays out late at night despite his parents grounding him; he has also run away from home and been gone overnight and often doesn't go to school. These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under _____.

A) aggression towards people and animals
B) destruction of property
C) deceitfulness or theft
D) serious violations of rules

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Justus shows a lack of guilt for his actions, a lack of empathy for others, and a lack of concern for performance at school or work. This demonstrates:

A) callousness.
B) blame of others.
C) limited prosocial emotions.
D) deficient affect.

Question 8

Limited prosocial emotions like, lack of remorse or guilt for ones actions, lack of empathy and lack of concern for performance at school or work, are a specifier for _____ disorder in the DSM-5.

A) conduct disorder
B) oppositional defiance disorder
C) juvenile disorder
D) antisocial personality disorder

Question 9

Approximately _____% 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.

A) 33
B) 50
C) 66
D) 75

Question 10

Approximately _____% of individuals diagnosed with childhood-onset conduct disorder are also diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder as adults.

A) 35
B) 50
C) 65
D) 75

Question 11

While the conduct problems of some youth diminish with age, many children with conduct disorder continue to violate social norms in adolescence and adulthood in a pattern called _____.

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

Question 12

Lack of remorse or guilt for ones actions and lack of concern for performance at school or work, as well as shallow emotions demonstrates:

A) callousness.
B) blame of others.
C) limited prosocial emotions.
D) deficient affect.

Question 13

Approximately _____% of individuals diagnosed with childhood-onset conduct disorder engages in criminal behavior and drug abuse as teens.

A) 25
B) 33
C) 50
D) 66

Question 14

Ted Bundy was found guilty of abducting, raping and murdering young women. He was determined to be a serial killer as well as _____.

A) a sociopath
B) someone who has a oppositional personality
C) someone who suffered some traumatic brain injury
D) someone who exists in a fugue state

Question 15

Silas is aggressive to people, destroys his neighbor's property, and constantly steals and lies to his parents and others. Silas is likely to have a _____.

A) conduct disorder
B) opposition disorder
C) juvenile disorder
D) antisocial personality disorder

Question 16

In the DSM-5, conduct disorder is now required to be specified based on:

A) age of onset.
B) if pyromania is a factor.
C) if torture to animals is a factor.
D) if there is a sexual component to the behavior.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Hugo is cunning, charismatic and sadistic. He never accepts responsibility for his actions and blames his illegal activities on watching violent porn as a child. He most likely _____.

A) is a sociopath
B) has a oppositional personality
C) has suffered some traumatic brain injury
D) exists in a fugue state

Question 19

Another word for a sociopath is:

A) psychopath.
B) sadist.
C) masochist.
D) Machiavellian.

Question 20

Logan showed behavioral problems in preschool, and they only seem to have gotten worse as he has gotten older. 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:

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

Question 21

Children with conduct disorder are:

A) more likely to be the only child.
B) more likely to have fathers with a history of depression.
C) more likely to have parents with antisocial behaviors.
D) no more likely than other children to come from broken families.

Question 22

Oppositional defiant disorder differs from conduct disorder in that in oppositional defiant disorder children tend to:

A) be aggressive toward animals.
B) be chronically negativistic.
C) show deceitfulness or a pattern of theft.
D) show a pattern of property destruction.

Question 23

Some researchers argue that antisocial behavior in girls isn't rare, it just takes another form such as engaging in:

A) passive opposition.
B) latent hostility.
C) relational aggression.
D) repressed belligerence.

Question 24

The DSM-5 criterion for conduct disorder involves several categories of behaviors. Which of the following is NOT a category of criteria?

A) Aggression towards people and animals
B) Destruction of property
C) Deceitfulness or theft
D) Argumentative/defiant behaviors

Question 25

Oppositional defiant disorder has a high rate of comorbitiy with which of the following disorders?

A) ADHD
B) Mood disorders
C) Eurinesis
D) Somatoform disorders

Question 26

In terms of conduct disorder, _____.

A) girls are more likely to engage in deceitful behavior than boys
B) boys are more likely to report higher rates of 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 criminal activities as adolescents and adults

Question 27

Tyrell appears to be deliberately trying to annoy the other kids in his class. He sometimes refuses to do what his teachers tell him and gives many reasons why he shouldn't have to do his work. 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 _____.

A) conduct disorder
B) oppositional defiant disorder
C) juvenile disorder
D) antisocial personality disorder

Question 28

Which of the following statements is true regarding the biological factors involved in conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder?

A) Neuroimaging studies show abnormalities in the functioning of the anterior cingulate, an area of the brain involved in responding to emotional stimuli.
B) Twin and adoption studies have not yielded substantial evidence regarding the role of genetics in the development of conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.
C) Children diagnosed with conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder show increased amygdala activity in response to emotional stimuli.
D) Children with conduct disorder are no more likely than healthy children to have deficits in tasks that measure planning and organizing ability.

Question 29

In terms of antisocial behavior, girls appear to engage in _____, such as excluding their peers, gossiping about them, and colluding with others to damage the social status of their targets, more so than boys.

A) passive opposition
B) latent hostility
C) relational aggression
D) repressed belligerence

Question 30

Gossiping, cyber bullying, and getting others to ostracize someone are all behaviors that exemplify:

A) passive aggression.
B) latent hostility.
C) relational aggression.
D) physical aggression.

Question 31

Oppositional defiant disorder:

A) tends to be found in only few, specific cultures.
B) often manifests for the first time during adolescence.
C) is common among most children who develop conduct disorder at a later age.
D) is equally likely in both boys and girls, though boys tend to be more aggressive.

Question 32

Deliberately annoying peers, blaming others for your mistakes and refusing to do what your mom asks are all examples of what category of criteria for oppositional defiant disorder?

A) Angry/irritable mood
B) Vindictiveness
C) Deceitfulness or theft
D) Argumentative/defiant behaviors

Question 33

Humberto often loses his temper, argues with his teacher and parents, and his parents report he is vindictive. He is not aggressive toward people or shoplifts but he is hostile in general. Humberto is likely to have a _____.

A) conduct disorder
B) oppositional defiant disorder
C) juvenile disorder
D) antisocial personality disorder

Question 34

Which of the following is true with regard to gender differences in oppositional defiant disorder?

A) Boys and girls are equally likely to be diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.
B) Boys with oppositional defiant disorder are more likely to be physically aggressive.
C) Boys with oppositional defiant disorder are more likely than girls with oppositional defiant disorder to abuse substances.
D) Girls with oppositional defiant disorder are more likely than boys with oppositional defiant disorder to engage in stealing and lying.

Question 35

The DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder involve several categories of behaviors. Which of the following is NOT a category of criteria?

A) Angry/irritable mood
B) Vindictiveness
C) Deceitfulness or theft
D) Argumentative/defiant behaviors

Question 36

Tristan's peers described his as being resentful of others, touchy, and having a short fuse. These are characteristics for oppositional defiant disorder under which category of criteria?

A) Angry/irritable mood
B) Vindictiveness
C) Deceitfulness or theft
D) Argumentative/defiant behaviors

Question 37

Children who have been diagnosed with conduct disorder:

A) have a faster heart rate than children without the disorder.
B) are more physiologically aroused when confronted with stressors.
C) show abnormal cortisol levels both at rest and in response to a stressor.
D) are no more likely to have been exposed to toxins and drugs than other children.

Question 38

A child diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder is most likely to:

A) torture small animals.
B) blame others for their own mistakes.
C) engage in stealing and lying.
D) destroy property.

Question 39

Nadia excludes other girls from play, gossips about her "friends," and has ganged up with other girls to cyber bully others. These are examples of:

A) passive opposition
B) latent hostility
C) relational aggression
D) repressed belligerence

Question 40

One of the abnormal genes seen in children with conduct disorders is the _____ gene, which regulates the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

A) MAOA
B) 5-HTT
C) BRACA
D) apoE4

Question 41

Mauricio is in a bar with his friends when someone bumps into the stool his girlfriend is sitting on. He perceives this as a direct affront to his machismo and that the other man wants to fight. According to Dodge and Pettit, he is having and issue with his:

A) response selection.
B) attribution or interpretation.
C) search for response options.
D) action.

Question 42

Individuals with antisocial tendencies:

A) rarely grow out of their behaviors.
B) are capable of ending their delinquent acts permanently.
C) do not show a tendency to choose mates with similar tendencies.
D) only form relationships with individuals who show cognitive disturbances.

Question 43

Children with oppositional defiant disorder show abnormalities in what areas of the brain?

A) Amygdala
B) Hypothalamus
C) Hippocampus
D) Fornix

Question 44

From which theoretical perspective are most psychotherapies for conduct disorder derived?

A) Psychodynamic
B) Humanistic
C) Cognitive-behavioral
D) Existential

Question 45

Which of the following parenting styles is likely to increase a child's vulnerability to conduct disorder?

A) Parents who physically abuse their children
B) Parent who are overprotective of their children
C) Parents who exert excessive control over their children
D) Parents who do not attempt to discipline their children

Question 46

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

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 increased as well.
D) Income increases only decreased conduct disorders in the Native American kids.

Question 47

One long-standing theory is that aggressiveness, such as that shown by people with antisocial personality disorder, is linked to the hormone _____.

A) testosterone
B) dopamine
C) adrenaline
D) cortisol

Question 48

Research has shown that young men with high levels of _____ in their blood are more likely to commit violent crimes compared to other young men with more normal levels.

A) dopamine
B) GABA
C) serotonin
D) norepinepherine

Question 49

As babies, children who develop conduct disorder tend to have been _____, at least as reported by their parents.

A) passive and receptive to discipline
B) extremely rational
C) difficult
D) non-communicative

Question 50

Suzanne has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. Her therapist has been teaching her to talk to herself when she is faced with difficult situations. By repeating phrases that help to calm her down and control her impulsive behaviors, she learns to avoid reacting negatively to situations. Which technique is Suzanne's therapist using?

A) Back-talk
B) Private speech
C) Self-talk
D) Internal monologue

Question 51

Zain has had a delinquency issue since he was a young child; he lives with Noelle who has no conduct problems. It is likely that he:

A) is unlikely to grow out of his antisocial behaviors.
B) is likely to cease his delinquent acts permanently.
C) is likely to corrupt her to show the same tendencies.
D) she also shows some form of cognitive disturbances.

Question 52

The first step in cognitive-behavioral therapy is to:

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

Question 53

Dodge and Pettit developed a model of how aggressive children process information differently from others. They argue that aggressive children are more likely to:

A) expect others to be aggressive and attribute neutral behaviors to aggressive intent.
B) consider a wide variety of possible reactions to others behaviors.
C) generate numerous responses to problems.
D) behave in a wide variety of ways.

Question 54

Research has shown that males with high levels of the hormone _____ are more likely to demonstrate aggressive behavior than males with lower levels.

A) adrenaline
B) glucose
C) testosterone
D) luteinising hormone

Question 55

Her teachers and peers consider Alondra aggressive. While walking down the hall at school, she is accidentally bumped by another child. She assumes that the other girl bumped her on purpose and meant to provoke a fight. According to Dodge and Pettit, she is having and issue with her:

A) response selection.
B) attribution or interpretation.
C) search for response options.
D) action.

Question 56

In a sense, the Dodge and Pettit model of aggressive thinking model essentially has several steps. Which best reflects the order of thinking?

A) Perception, attribution, response search, response selection, action
B) Attribution, response selection, action
C) Action, attribution, explanation
D) Attribution, action

Question 57

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive factors involved in conduct disorder?

A) Children with conduct disorder tend to assume that other people are weak and submissive.
B) Children with conduct disorder tend to be naïve about the world and turn to aggression as a way of coping.
C) Children with conduct disorder tend to consider a narrow range of responses to perceived provocation by others.
D) Children with conduct disorder tend to be reinforced by the punishments they receive from elders.

Question 58

Which of the following factors may account for the higher rate of conduct disturbances in boys than in girls?

A) Girls tend to be more passive and receptive to disciplinary efforts.
B) Boys are less responsive to punishment and other forms of discipline.
C) Parents are more likely to physically punish boys severely than girls.
D) Parents are more likely to be concerned about their daughters than their sons.

Question 59

Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder are found more frequently in children in _____ and in _____.

A) lower socioeconomic classes; rural areas
B) higher socioeconomic classes; urban areas
C) lower socioeconomic classes; urban areas
D) higher socioeconomic classes; rural areas

Question 60

If a therapist and a child are discussing how to respond to another child that has cut in line in the cafeteria the therapist is attempting to:

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

Question 61

Twin studies find that the concordance rate for antisocial behaviors is nearly _____ in MZ twins.

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

Question 62

Which of the following statements is true regarding psychopathy?

A) People with psychopathy have never been able to achieve professional success.
B) When they need to, people with psychopathy can be gracious and cheerful.
C) Almost all people with psychopathy are unable to maintain an outward appearance of normality.
D) People with psychopathy can be cruel and malicious, but they are often flexible in their opinions.

Question 63

As many as _____ of people with antisocial personality disorder also abuse alcohol and illicit drugs.

A) 20 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 80 percent

Question 64

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked to poor impulse control and aggression in people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

A) Acetylcholine
B) Norepinephrine
C) Serotonin
D) Dopamine

Question 65

Studies have found that antisocial adults have abnormal levels of functioning in the:

A) fornix.
B) hypothalamus.
C) hippocampus.
D) prefrontal cortex.

Question 66

Tobias's therapist has been working with his parents to develop a system of reinforcement and punishment to control his aggressive behaviors. His therapist is taking a _____ approach.

A) cognitive
B) psychodynamic
C) humanistic
D) behavioral

Question 67

People with antisocial personality disorder:

A) have a low tolerance for frustration and often act impetuously.
B) do not experience impairment in social and occupational functioning.
C) tend to be overly cautious in matters pertaining to their well-being and safety.
D) enjoy the routine aspects of their lives and are distressed when this routine is disturbed.

Question 68

Raine et al. found that differences in the brains between males and females with antisocial personality disorder accounted for the differences in the number of antisocial symptoms they had. Specifically, it was differences in the volume of the:

A) fornix.
B) hypothalamus.
C) hippocampus.
D) prefrontal cortex.

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

Antisocial personality disorder tends to have high comorbidity with _____.

A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) schizophrenia
D) substance abuse

Question 71

All of the following statements are true regarding people with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT:

A) low arousability that may lead to reduced fear in response to threatening situations.
B) deficits in verbal skills and in the executive functions of the brain.
C) differences in the structure or functioning of the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain.
D) high levels of self-monitoring and self-awareness.

Question 72

Estella's therapist has her repeat phrases to help her avoid reacting negatively to situations. Her therapist's use of self-talk is trying to:

A) teach her to recognize situations that trigger anger or aggressive impulses.
B) teach her to learn to analyze their thoughts in these situations.
C) teach her to control impulsive behaviors.
D) teach her adaptive problem solving skills.

Question 73

What area of the brain is responsible for executive functions?

A) Amygdala
B) Hypothalamus
C) Hippocampus
D) Prefrontal cortex

Question 74

Dahlia's therapist has her keep a diary of her feelings and behaviors. They then discuss hypothetical situations and how she would react. Her therapist is trying to:

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

Question 75

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. Tony is most likely exhibiting symptoms of which personality disorder?

A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Antisocial personality disorder
D) Narcissistic personality disorder

Question 76

Raine et al. found reductions in the volume of the _____ in both women and men with antisocial personality disorder.

A) fornix
B) hypothalamus
C) hippocampus
D) prefrontal cortex

Question 77

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

A) behaviors that violate basic social norms and values.
B) deceitful behavior such as repeated lying or conning others for profit or pleasure.
C) indifference to the pain and suffering they have caused others.
D) anhedonia-a generalized lack of interest in anything in life.

Question 78

According to one theory, chronic low arousal is an uncomfortable state and leads to stimulation seeking. The direction stimulation seeking takes-toward antisocial activities or toward more neutral activities-may depend on:

A) the individual's socioeconomic status and level of intelligence.
B) available resources and the punishments individuals receive for their behaviors.
C) the individual's cultural background and socioeconomic status.
D) the individual's intelligence and the reinforcements he or she receives.

Question 79

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

A) Within the United States and Canada, physicians are banned from prescribing stimulants to children with conduct disorder.
B) SSRIs and SNRIs may produce irritability as a side effect 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 80

Tabitha has her therapist following her around at recess trying to point out situations where she seems angry or has misbehaved. Her therapist is trying to:

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