Chapter 23 Disruptive Behaviors Flashcards
Kleptomania
characterized by impulsive, repetitive theft of items not needed by the person, eihther for personal use or monetary gain. Person feels relief, or gratification while commiting theft
Pyromania
characterized by repeated, intentional fire-setting. Person is fascinated with setting and watching fires
Disruptive Behavior
disorders include problems with the persons ability to regulate his or her own emotions or behaviors.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
consists of an enduring pattern of uncooperative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures without major antisocial violations
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
involves repeated episodes of impulsive, aggresive, violent behavior, and angry verbal outburts, usually lasting less than 30 minutes
Conduct disorder
characterized by persistent behavior that violates societal norms, laws, rules, and the rights of others
Children with conduct disorder often exhibit ________?
Callous and unemotional traits
Callous and Unemotional traits
Have little empathy for others, do not feel bad or guilty or show remorse for their behavior, have shallow or superficial emotions, and are unconcerned about poor performance at school at home
Mild Conduct Disorder
The child has some conduct problems that cause
relatively minor harm to others. Examples include repeated lying, truancy, minor shoplifting, and staying
out late without permission.
Moderate Conduct Disorder
The number of conduct problems increases
as does the amount of harm to others. Examples include vandalism, conning others, running away from
home, verbal bullying and intimidation, drinking alco
hol, and sexual promiscuity.
Severe Conduct Disorder
The person has many conduct problems that
cause considerable harm to others. Examples include
forced sex, cruelty to animals, physical fights, cruelty to peers, use of a weapon, burglary, robbery, and violation of previous parole or probation requirements.
