Explaining Disruptive, Impulse-Control disorders, and Conduct Disorder

Question 1

Which disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood and argumentative behavior toward authority figures lasting at least six months?

Answer 1

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 2

A child who frequently blames others for their own mistakes and deliberately annoys others for a period of over six months is most likely showing symptoms of:

Answer 2

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 3

Which disorder often precedes the development of Conduct Disorder, particularly in children with the childhood-onset subtype?

Answer 3

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 4

What disorder is often co-morbid with ADHD and is less severe than Conduct Disorder, as it does not include aggression toward people or property?

Answer 4

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 5

If a child meets the full criteria for both Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, which diagnosis should be given?

Answer 5

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Question 6

Which disorder should not be diagnosed if the behavioral symptoms occur exclusively during the course of a mood disorder?

Answer 6

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 7

Which disorder involves defiance toward authority, annoyance of others, and blaming others, and is associated with a risk for later development of anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder?

Answer 7

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 8

The required time for Oppositional Defiant Disorder to be diagnosed.

Answer 8

6 or more months

Question 9

Which disorder is characterized by recurrent behavioral outbursts due to a failure to control aggressive impulses, occurring at least twice weekly for a period of 3 months?

Answer 9

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 10

A diagnosis of which disorder requires the individual to be at least 6 years old and involves episodes of verbal or physical aggression that are not premeditated?

Answer 10

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 11

Which disorder is associated with abnormalities in serotonin functioning and heightened amygdala responses to anger stimuli?

Answer 11

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 12

What disorder shows reduced volume in frontolimbic gray matter regions and increased activity in the limbic system when exposed to anger-related stimuli?

Answer 12

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 13

A diagnosis of which disorder should not be made in children aged 6–18 if the aggressive behavior occurs in the context of an adjustment disorder?

Answer 13

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 14

Which disorder is more likely to result in physical assault in response to a broad range of provocations rather than just authority conflicts, as seen in ODD

Answer 14

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 15

Which of the following is commonly comorbid with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and substance use disorder?

Answer 15

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 16

Which disorder is fairly common even in individuals without ADHD or other disruptive and impulse-control disorders?

Answer 16

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 17

Which disorder is fairly common even in individuals without ADHD or other disruptive and impulse-control disorders?

Answer 17

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 18

The required time for Intermittent Explosive Disorder to be diagnosed.

Answer 18

2x a week for 3 months

Question 19

Identify the disorder characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the basic rights of others or major societal rules.

Answer 19

Conduct Disorder

Question 20

Which disorder involves behaviors such as bullying, initiating fights, cruelty to others, destroying property, and theft?

Answer 20

Conduct Disorder

Question 21

What disorder typically shows its first significant symptoms from middle childhood to middle adolescence, even though onset can happen as early as preschool?

Answer 21

Conduct Disorder

Question 22

Name the disorder in which Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is often a precursor, especially for the childhood-onset type.

Answer 22

Conduct Disorder

Question 23

What disorder may be diagnosed in adults but is rarely diagnosed for the first time after age 16?

Answer 23

Conduct Disorder

Question 24

Identify the disorder where the childhood-onset type is associated with a worse prognosis and higher risk of criminal behavior later in life.

Answer 24

Conduct Disorder

Question 25

In which disorder can a diagnosis be made even when criteria for ODD are also met?

Answer 25

Conduct Disorder

Question 26

Which disorder allows for co-diagnosis with ADHD when both sets of criteria are met?

Answer 26

Conduct Disorder

Question 27

Name the disorder in which individuals exhibit substantial aggressive or nonaggressive conduct problems, even outside of mood disturbances.

Answer 27

Conduct Disorder

Question 28

Which disorder should only be diagnosed instead of IED if the conduct issues form a repetitive and persistent pattern requiring separate clinical attention?

Answer 28

Conduct Disorder

Question 29

Identify the disorder diagnosed only when conduct problems impair functioning in social, academic, or occupational areas.

Answer 29

Conduct Disorder

Question 30

Identify the disorder characterized by intentional fire setting on more than one occasion.

Answer 30

Pyromania

Question 31

Which disorder involves individuals who experience arousal before setting a fire and show a fascination with fire and its situational context?

Answer 31

Pyromania

Question 32

What disorder is diagnosed only if fire setting is not better explained by conduct disorder, a manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 32

Pyromania

Question 33

Identify the disorder that is associated with high co-occurrence of substance-use, gambling, bipolar, and depressive disorders.

Answer 33

Pyromania

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for fire setting in pyromania? A. Fascination with fire B. Monetary gain C. Relief from tension D. Arousal before the act

Answer 34

B. Monetary gain

Question 35

Identify the disorder characterized by a failure to resist the impulse to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or value.

Answer 35

Kleptomania

Question 36

What disorder involves individuals who often feel increasing tension before stealing and pleasure or relief afterward?

Answer 36

Kleptomania

Question 37

Name the disorder in which the individual is often aware the act of stealing is wrong, and experiences guilt or depression after the theft.

Answer 37

Kleptomania

Question 38

Identify the disorder frequently associated with compulsive buying, depressive and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

Answer 38

Kleptomania