Developmental models

Question 1

Explain the development of externalizing behaviour across the lifespan (Moffit).

Answer 1

According to Moffit, we can categorize externalizing/antisocial behaviour in two categories: life-course persistent antisocial behaviour and adolescence limited antisocial behaviour.

Question 2

What are the important findings for life-course persistent antisocial behaviour?

Answer 2

1. conduct disorder precedes life-course-persistent antisocial behaviour.
2. neuroendocrine responses, reduced reactivity to stress.

Question 3

What are the important findings for adolescence-limited antisocial behaviour?

Answer 3

Maturity gap plays a role in antisocial behaviour.

1. motivations
2. social mimicry
3. reinforcement

Question 4

What factors are involved in abstainers from antisocial behaviour.

Answer 4

1. timing of puberty
2. the presence of antisocial role models.
3. personality traits

Question 5

Why do problem behaviours stop?

Answer 5

1. desistance

2. motivation change or motivation decrease.