Week 6: Externalizing/Conduct Disorders Flashcards
When does CD develop for “early starters” vs. “late starters”?
Childhood vs. adolescence
What are some core aspects of Conduct Disorders?
- Violate the rights of others
- Bring individual into conflict with norms or authority figures
- Issues in self-control of emotions and behaviors
What are 3 other diagnoses in the DSM-5-TR related to Conduct Disorder?
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
ODD is considered a developmental precursor to CD (T/F)
True
What 4 dimensions encompass the symptoms of CD?
- Aggression to people and animals
- Destruction of property
- Deceitfulness or theft
- Serious rule violations
ODD is more severe than CD (T/F)
False
What are examples of dysfunctional parenting practices?
- Lack of parental involvement/warmth
- Poor monitoring; high parental hostility
- Use of harsh and inconsistent discipline
- Failure to use positive reinforcement and focus on criticizing negative behaviors
What is generally considered the IDEIA of Conduct Disorders?
Emotional Disturbance
What is surprising about the characteristics for ED listed in IDEIA?
They all focus on internalized mental health symptoms
Why is it ineffective to send students with CD home or to the principal?
Removal from school activities are reinforcing to them
List some examples of ineffective treatments for CD
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Play therapy
- “Military” therapy
List some examples of promising treatments for CD
- Parent training (most effective)
- Cognitive problem-solving skills training
- Multi-systemic therapy
- Behavioral interventions
