Impulsive control & conduct disorders Flashcards
What is Kleptomania
Compulsive shoplifting/ stealing
What medication can help treat Kleptomania
SSRis or Naltrexone
What is Pyromania
Compulsive fire starting
Which gender is more likely to be effected by pyromaniac
Males
When does pyromania present
Late teens or early 20s
What is pyromania often associated with
SUD
Mood disorders
other impulsive disorders
What is intermittent explosive disorder
Inability to control aggression
Which gender is more effected by intermitted explosive disorder
Men
What is oppositional defiant disorder
Characterized by defiant behaviors
-diagnosis for children (by 8 years old)
What gender is more affected by oppositional defiant disorder
Males until puberty… then it evens out
What is the risk associated with oppositional defiant disorder
High risk for other mood/anxiety disorders
May develop to conduct disorder
What are some of the major DSM 5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder
Lasts at least 6 months with 4+ characteristics or symptoms
Age< 5 Should occur most days
Age > 5 should occur at least 1x a week
Doesn’t occur with another disorder
What is conduct disorder
The big brother to oppositional defiant disorder
Recurrent aggression that violates the rights of other or societal norms
What is the childhood form of antisocial personality disorder or psychopathy
Conduct disorder
Which gender is more affected by conduct disorder
Males (12:1)
