Conduct disorder Flashcards
What is conduct disorder?
A pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others and violates age-appropriate societal norms.
What are the three types of conduct disorder?
Oppositional defiant disorder
Conduct disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
What is oppositional defiant disorder?
A pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative, defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.
What is the most common time for people to have Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
4 to 12 years of age. However, a person could be diagnosed with this disorder at any age.
What are some of the symptoms associated with oppositional defiant disorder?
- An angry or irritable mood
- Argumentative or defiant behavior
- Vindictiveness
What are some of the symptoms of conduct disorder?
Aggression to people and animals
Destruction to property
Deceitfulness or theft
Serious violation of rules
How long does oppositional defiant disorder have to last?
At least 6 months
What are some of the symptoms associated with conduct disorder?
Aggression to people and animals
Destruction to property
Deceitfulness or theft
Serious violation of rules
What are the symptoms associated with Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Angry or irritable mood
Argumentative or defiant behavior
Argues with authority figures or blames others for his ot her mistakes or misbehavior
Vindictiveness
Has been spiteful or vindictive at least twice within the last 6 months