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CORRECT ANSWERS
-Deliberately annoys others
-Blames others for their mistakes or misbehavior
Vindictiveness
-Has been spiteful or vindictive at least twice within the past 6 months
Child can't meet criteria for DMDD
What is the hallmark characteristic of ODD? - correct answer include persistent angry and
irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, and vindictiveness
Severity rating with ODD DSM5 diagnosis - correct answer Mild- one setting
Moderate- two settings
Severe- three or more settings
What do ODD symptom expression have in all cases? - correct answer In all cases, symptom
expression impairs the social functioning of the individual and is more evident in interactions
with peers or adults whom the individual knows.
What is commonly comorbid with ODD? - correct answer ADHD and often proceeds conduct
disorder, high co-occurrence with anxiety and MDD, associated with increased risk of suicide
ideation
,What is conduct disorder characterized by? - correct answer severe behaviors that violate
societal norms or the rights of others and may involve aggression towards others, animals,
theft, and/or the destruction of property
Correlation between ODD and conduct disorder - correct answer children and youth with ODD
may later meet diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder; however, most children with ODD do
not develop conduct disorder.
What are individuals with conduct disorder at risk for? - correct answer -criminal behaviors
and substance-related disorders
-also at risk for mood and anxiety disorders, impulse-control disorders, psychotic disorders,
and posttraumatic stress disorder
What are temperamental risk factors for conduct disorder? - correct answer Difficult infant
temperament and lower-than-average intelligence
What is the most important point with conduct disorder? - correct answer outward signs of
aggression, antisocial behavior, and disregard for social rules
that characterize it are often seen in the context of other primary psychiatric
disorders.
What are environmental family level risk factors for conduct disorder? - correct answer
caregiver abuse and neglect, varying caregivers or child-rearing practices, harsh discipline,
family criminality, or substance-related disorders
What are environmental community level risk factors for conduct disorder? - correct answer
rejection by peers, participation in a delinquent peer group, poverty, and exposure to violence
,What are genetic or physiological risk factors for conduct disorder? - correct answer Family
members with conduct disorder, depressive and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD, or
substance use disorders
DSM5 criteria for conduct disorder - correct answer At least 3 of the following 15 criteria must
be present in the past 12 months, with at least 1 in the past 6 months, from any of these
categories:
Aggression to People and Animals
-Often bullies, threatens, or intimidates others
-Often initiates physical fights
-Has used a weapon that can cause serious physical harm
-Has been physically cruel to people
-Has been physically cruel to animals
-Has stolen while confronting a victim
-Has forced someone into sexual activity
Destruction of Property
-Has deliberately engaged in fire setting with the intention of causing serious damage
-Has deliberately destroyed others' property (other than by fire setting)
Deceitfulness or Theft
-Has broken into someone else's house, building, or car
-Often lies to obtain goods or favors or to avoid obligations (i.e., "cons" others)
-Has stolen items of nontrivial value without confronting a victim (e.g., shoplifting, forgery)
Serious Violations of Rules
, -Often stays out at night despite parental prohibitions, beginning before age 13
-Has run away from home overnight at least twice while living in parental or parental
surrogate home (or once without returning for a lengthy period)
-Is often truant from school, beginning before age 13
If 18 or older does not meet criteria for antisocial personality disorder
Specific things conduct disorder exhibits - correct answer empathy, aggression, and
impulsivity
DSM5 for intermittent explosive disorder - correct answer o Low tolerance for frustration and
adversity
o Frequent impulsive or angry outbursts that often include temper tantrums
o Verbal assaults, or physical assaults towards others, animals, or property
o Outbursts are unplanned, have a rapid onset, are out of proportion to the trigger that
elicited the response, and lasts no longer than 30 minutes
o Verbal outbursts occur on an average of twice a week for three months
What does management for disruptive disorders focus on? - correct answer -reducing positive
reinforcement for undesirable behaviors
-encouraging prosocial behaviors
-using nonviolent forms of discipline
-following consistent parenting strategies
Treatment for disruptive disorders may include one or more of the following interventions
based on the unique needs of the individual and family - correct answer -Group parent-
caregiver training programs
-Individual parent-caregiver training