Deck 12: Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Question 1

Conduct disorder in adolescents is often a prelude to anti-social behavior in adulthood.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Conduct disorder often co-occurs with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Conduct disordered youth are usually psychopathic and feel no empathy for others.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Interventions with conduct disordered youth almost always involve some form of structured program and institutionalization.

Question 5

Setting goals in family therapy with a conduct disordered young person should include…

A) strict rules with immediate negative consequences when violated
B) physical confinement when needed
C) achievable goals, compromise and flexibility in carrying them out
D) both a and b

Question 6

The intervention with the most supporting research is….

A) exploratory and insight-oriented therapies
B) multi-systemic therapies
C) behavioral problem-solving interventions with families
D) b and c

Question 7

Research has shown that conduct disorder youth often have….

A) distorted views of interpersonal behavior
B) poor communication skills
C) substance use disorders
D) all of the above

Question 8

In the case illustration, Chi was arrested for….

A) drug possession
B) theft
C) assault
D) all the above

Question 9

Chi appears to be depressed. Factors that might contribute to it include…

A) physical abuse by his father
B) chronic marijuana use
C) negative view of the world and his future
D) all of the above

Question 10

Components of Chi's intervention plan include…

A) cognitive therapy to address interpersonal distortions
B) family problem-solving
C) only a and b
D) a, b and contingency management with juvenile officer.