DISRUPTIVE DISORDERS - Aggression/Violence

Question 1

Low central transmission of which
neurotransmitters most associated with
social aggression in primates and
children? (3x)

Answer 1

Serotonin

Question 2

Gene linked with impulsive violent

behavior? (2x)

Answer 2

MAO-A

Question 3

Low activity of what enzyme demonstrates
significant increase in risk for impulsive
violent behavior?

Answer 3

Monoamine oxidase A

Question 4

Patient w/ childhood maltreatment and a
functional polymorphism in MAO-A has
been shown to increase the risk of?

Answer 4

Antisocial personality d/o

Question 5

Most physically aggressive adolescent

males are violent toward?

Answer 5

Family members

Question 6

What time does violence occur among

youth on school days?

Answer 6

At the end of the school day

Question 7

Risk Factor tied to violence in adolescent

males?

Answer 7

Living at home without father figure

Question 8

What was used for augmenting treatment
after 1st stage of TOSCA (Treatment of
Severe Childhood Aggression) study?

Answer 8

Risperidone

Question 9

What is associated with persistent

aggression?

Answer 9

Reduced serum cortisol

Question 10

Low levels of this hormone are associated
with limited prosocial emotional expression
in young males?

Answer 10

Cortisol