Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Question 1

Includes oppositional defiant disorder, the disruptive behaviors as seen in intermittent explosive disorder, conduct disorder, pyromania, and kleptomania. These disorders are distinguished by problems in emotional and behavioral self-control

Answer 1

Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders

Question 2

Can be found in children who have a history of a succession of different caregivers or who live in families with harsh, inconsistent, neglectful child-rearing practices. Those with this disorder by and large show symptoms only at home and only with members of the family. Common features include excessive, often persistent anger, frequent temper tantrums or angry outbursts, and disregard for authority

Answer 2

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Question 3

Can be seen in explosive outbursts wherein the person is unable to control his or (less often) her aggressive impulses. They occur rapidly and without warning, lasting for a very short time; roughly for less than half an hour. These outbursts are commonly unprovoked and usually directed toward someone close to the individual

Answer 3

Intermittent explosive disorder (IED)

Question 4

A hormone released when the body experiences stress

Answer 4

Cortisol

Question 5

A disorder in which there is a consistent pattern of violating the rights of others, or violating major age-appropriate societal norms or rules

Answer 5

Conduct disorder (CD)

Question 6

The deliberate and purposeful setting of a fire on more than one occasion

Answer 6

Pyromania

Question 7

The individual’s inability to resist stealing something that has no personal use nor any monetary value

Answer 7

Kleptomania