ODD Flashcards
What is the central feature of ODD?
Conflict with authority.
What is the prevalence of ODD in community samples?
Around 3.3%.
Is ODD more common among boys or girls before age 13?
Slightly more common among boys. And equal in adolescents
What is the most common comorbid condition found in children with ODD?
ADHD.
Children with ODD are at higher risk for developing which type of disorders?
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders
What role do genetic factors play in disruptive behavior disorders like ODD?
They may play a role, but findings are mixed.
What did a twin study suggest regarding ODD?
Genetic vulnerability for comorbid ODD, CD, and ADHD.
What hormone was found at higher levels in children with ODD compared to children with ADHD?
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS).
How is temperament related to ODD according to longitudinal studies?
The risk depends on the presence of environmental factors and lesson temperament type
With which attachment style has ODD been associated in school-age children?
Insecure attachment.
What deficits do children with ODD show in social problem solving?
Use less pertinent social information and generate fewer alternative reactions.
What difficulties do children with ODD face in information processing?
Difficulty with response preservation and motivational inhibition tasks.
What environmental factor is correlated with increased risk for ODD?
Lower socioeconomic status.
What family attributes correlate with higher rates of oppositional behaviors?
- Poor parenting practices
- Parental discord
- Domestic violence
- Low family cohesion
- Child abuse
- Parental mental disorder
What behavioural featere in mothers of children at increased risk for ODD report?
Feeling less competent as parents in situation of misbehaviour
At what age does ODD typically onset?
Around 6 years.
How does the stability of ODD symptoms correlate?
Correlates to the severity of the symptoms.
