Disruptive, Impulse-Control & Conduct Disorders

Question 1

A child persistently violates rules or the rights of others

Answer 1

Conduct disorder

Question 2

Specifier for children whose disordered conduct is callous and disruptive, showing no remorse and no regard for the feelings of others

Answer 2

Conduct disorder, with limited prosocial emotions

Question 3

Multiple examples of negativistic behavior persist for at least 6 months

Answer 3

Oppositional defiant disorder

Question 4

With no other demonstrable pathology (psychological or general medical), these patients have episodes during which they act out aggressively. As a result, they physically harm others or destroy property

Answer 4

Intermittent explosive disorder

Question 5

An irresistible urge to steal things they don’t need causes these patients to do so repeatedly. The phrase “tension and release” characterizes this behavior.

Answer 5

Kleptomania

Question 6

Fire setters feel “tension and release” in regard to the behavior of starting fires

Answer 6

Pyromania

Question 7

History of destroying property, serious rule violation, or aggression against people or animals (fulfill criteria for CD) before age 15. Since then, they lie, con, or give an alias while engaging in behaviors that merit arrest. They tend to fight or assault others, and fail to plan their activities, relying on the inspiration of the impulse. No remorse, refusal to pay debts or maintain steady employment. May place themselves or others in danger. 18 years old +

Answer 7

Antisocial Personality Disorder