Callous Unemotional Traits and Conduct Disorders

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Callous Unemotional Traits and Conduct Disorders
Main Points (4)

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1. Callous unemotional traits are impacted by dysfunction in the amygdala and communication between the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (responsible for processing fear and risk, inhibition of emotional responses, and decision making)
2. Markers are lack of empathy, lack of remorse, lack of guilt, and they are reinforced by punishment
3. Differentiating between Callous Unemotional traits is important for intervention development

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Callous Unemotional Traits and Conduct Disorders

Main Question/Problem Addressed

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How can callous unemotional traits in adolescents be assessed and intervened at the school level?

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Callous Unemotional Traits and Conduct Disorders

Questions/Problems to be addressed next? Why?

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How can it be better measured? How can this understanding impact ways inappropriate behaviors are addressed in schools?