Conduct Problems Flashcards
What are the five problem solving steps of Problem Solving Skills Training (PSST)?
(Initially Aggression Is A Laugh)
Identify thoughts, feelings, behaviours in social situations
Appraise situation
Identify self statements and reactions
Alter attributions about other’s motivations
Learn to be more sensitive to others
What are the STEPS to problem solving in PSST?
Say what the problem is
Think of solutions
Examine pros and cons of each solution
Pick one and try it out
See if it worked, if not, try another one
What are the 3 predisposing factors for conduct problems according to the social-cognitive theory of CD? (MAP)
Modelling of aggression
Attachment style (insecure)
Physical abuse
What type of schema do children with CD develop according to Dodge’s social cognitive theory of CD?
World a hostile place that requires coercive and aggressive behaviour to achieve desired outcomes
According to Dodge’s social-cognitive theory of CD, how do peer reactions to apparently unjustified aggression reinforce aggressive behaviour?
Peers react with hostility and/or rejection to aggressive behaviour, which confirms beliefs that peers have hostile intentions and justifies further retaliatory aggression.
What are 2 types of social information processing biases that result in aggressive behaviour according to Dodges social-cognitive theory if CD? (HH)
- Hypervigilance to hostile/threatening cues
- Hostile attribution bias
What nutritional treatment led to a 26% decrease in young adult offenders (compared to placebo)
Vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids
Who is MST designed for?
Teens with severe conduct problems who are at risk of out of home placement or other problems
What are parent management training (PMT) interventions aimed at? (ABC)
Antecedents - identify events that increase the likelihood of problem behaviour
Behaviour - identify positive opposites that can be substituted for problem behaviour
Consequences - increase positive reinforcement, decrease punishment
What is the key focus of problem solving skills training (PSST)?
Cognitive deficiencies and distortions in interpersonal situations.
What are the 5 problem solving steps of PSST?
- Identify thoughts, feelings, behaviour in problem social situations
Children learn to:
- Reappraise the situation
- Identify helpful self statements and reactions
- Alter attributions about others motivations
- Learn to be more sensitive to others
