Question 1

Approximately ________ percent of children and adolescents have a diagnosis of conduct disorder.

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A)  3-7
B)  10-14
C)  18-22
D)  25-29E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for intermittent explosive disorder?

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A)  Within the United States and Canada, there are no effective pharmacological treatments for intermittent explosive disorder.
B)  Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors reduce aggression in individuals with this disorder.
C)  Traditional antipsychotic medications, such as Haldol and Mellaril, are used extensively to treat this disorder.
D)  Mood stabilizers are not effective in reducing aggression in individuals with this disorder.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Jonas's therapist has been working with him on identifying triggers for explosive outbursts and appraising situations in ways that don't provoke aggression.His therapist is taking a ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral
B)  psychodynamic
C)  humanistic
D)  behavioralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Vaughn has violent outbursts that scare his coworkers.He has even destroyed property and been arrested for assault.His outbursts are disproportionate to the amount of frustration the incident should generate and has now led to him being fired as well as a no contact order being placed on him from his girlfriend.He may well meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for:

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder.
B)  oppositional defiant disorder.
C)  antisocial personality disorder.
D)  intermittent explosive disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Alan is 12 years old and often stays out late at night despite his parents grounding him; he also runs away from home, stays out overnight, and often doesn't go to school.These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression toward people and animals.
B)  destruction of property.
C)  deceitfulness or theft.
D)  serious violations of rules.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Research has shown that males with high levels of the hormone ________ are more likely to demonstrate aggressive behavior than males with lower levels of the hormone.

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A)  adrenaline
B)  glucose
C)  testosterone
D)  luteinising hormoneE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Suzanne has been diagnosed with conduct disorder.Her therapist has been teaching her to talk to herself when she is faced with difficult situations.By repeating phrases that help to calm her down and control her impulsive behaviors, she learns to avoid reacting negatively to situations.Which technique is Suzanne's therapist using?

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A)  Back-talk
B)  Private speech
C)  Self-talk
D)  Group therapyE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Oppositional defiant disorder has a high rate of comorbidity with

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A)  ADHD.
B)  mood disorders.
C)  eurinesis.
D)  somatoform disorders.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Deliberately annoying peers, blaming others for one's mistakes, and refusing to do what is asked by parents or teachers are examples of the ________ criterion for oppositional defiant disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  angry/irritable mood
B)  vindictiveness
C)  deceitfulness or theft
D)  argumentative/defiant behaviorE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Most psychotherapies for conduct disorder are ________ in focus and aim to change children's ways of interpreting interpersonal interactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic
B)  humanistic
C)  cognitive-behavioral
D)  existentialE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) C

Question 11

Oppositional defiant disorder:

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A)  tends to be found in only few, specific cultures.
B)  often manifests for the first time during adolescence.
C)  is common among most children who develop conduct disorder at a later age.
D)  is equally likely in both boys and girls, though boys tend to be less aggressive.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Gossiping, cyber bullying, and getting others to ostracize someone are all behaviors that exemplify:

Accepted Answer

A)  passive aggression.
B)  physical violence.
C)  relational aggression.
D)  physical aggression.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked, in a small number of studies, to the impulse of aggressive behavior in people diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine
B)  Norepinephrine
C)  Serotonin
D)  DopamineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 14

The Dodge and Pettit model of aggressive thinking suggests that a cycle of interaction builds aggressive, antisocial behavior.Which of the following best reflects the order of this cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perception, attribution, response search, response selection, action
B)  Attribution, perception, response selection, action, response search
C)  Action, attribution, explanation, perception
D)  Attribution, action, perceptionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

According to Eysenck (1994) , chronic low arousal is an uncomfortable state and leads to stimulation seeking.The direction stimulation seeking takes-toward antisocial activities or toward more neutral activities-may primarily depend on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the socioeconomic status of the individuals' families.
B)  the level of education individuals has achieved.
C)  the cultural background of individuals.
D)  the reinforcement individuals receive for their behaviors.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A child diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  torture small animals.
B)  blame others for their own mistakes.
C)  engage in stealing and lying.
D)  destroy property.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What are some of the psychosocial contributors to conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?

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Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses: 
▪ Poverty, maltreatment, parenting characterized by harsh discipline with a lack of warmth, and deviant peer groups are social factors associated with conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

Question 18

Raine, et al.(2000) found that differences in the brains between males and females with antisocial personality disorder accounted for the differences in the number of antisocial symptoms they had.Specifically, it was differences in the volume of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fornix.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  hippocampus.
D)  prefrontal cortex.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked to poor impulse control and aggression in people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine
B)  Norepinephrine
C)  Serotonin
D)  DopamineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Some epigenetic research suggests that ________ factors might affect gene expression, including genes involved in serotonin and oxytocin, in ways that affect antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutritional
B)  hormonal
C)  early environmental
D)  biochemicalE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Approximately ________ percent of children and adolescents have a diagnosis of conduct disorder.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for intermittent explosive disorder?

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Jonas's therapist has been working with him on identifying triggers for explosive outbursts and appraising situations in ways that don't provoke aggression.His therapist is taking a ________ approach.

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Alan is 12 years old and often stays out late at night despite his parents grounding him; he also runs away from home, stays out overnight, and often doesn't go to school.These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under

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Research has shown that males with high levels of the hormone ________ are more likely to demonstrate aggressive behavior than males with lower levels of the hormone.

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Oppositional defiant disorder has a high rate of comorbidity with

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Deliberately annoying peers, blaming others for one's mistakes, and refusing to do what is asked by parents or teachers are examples of the ________ criterion for oppositional defiant disorder?

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Most psychotherapies for conduct disorder are ________ in focus and aim to change children's ways of interpreting interpersonal interactions.

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Gossiping, cyber bullying, and getting others to ostracize someone are all behaviors that exemplify:

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Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked, in a small number of studies, to the impulse of aggressive behavior in people diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder?

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The Dodge and Pettit model of aggressive thinking suggests that a cycle of interaction builds aggressive, antisocial behavior.Which of the following best reflects the order of this cycle?

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According to Eysenck (1994) , chronic low arousal is an uncomfortable state and leads to stimulation seeking.The direction stimulation seeking takes-toward antisocial activities or toward more neutral activities-may primarily depend on:

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A child diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder is most likely to:

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What are some of the psychosocial contributors to conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?

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Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses: ▪ Poverty, maltreatment, parenting characterized by harsh discipline with a lack of warmth, and deviant peer groups are social factors associated with conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

Raine, et al.(2000) found that differences in the brains between males and females with antisocial personality disorder accounted for the differences in the number of antisocial symptoms they had.Specifically, it was differences in the volume of the:

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Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked to poor impulse control and aggression in people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

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Some epigenetic research suggests that ________ factors might affect gene expression, including genes involved in serotonin and oxytocin, in ways that affect antisocial behavior.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for intermittent explosive disorder?

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Jonas's therapist has been working with him on identifying triggers for explosive outbursts and appraising situations in ways that don't provoke aggression.His therapist is taking a ________ approach.

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Alan is 12 years old and often stays out late at night despite his parents grounding him; he also runs away from home, stays out overnight, and often doesn't go to school.These behaviors are all criteria for conduct disorder under

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Research has shown that males with high levels of the hormone ________ are more likely to demonstrate aggressive behavior than males with lower levels of the hormone.

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Oppositional defiant disorder has a high rate of comorbidity with

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Deliberately annoying peers, blaming others for one's mistakes, and refusing to do what is asked by parents or teachers are examples of the ________ criterion for oppositional defiant disorder?

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Most psychotherapies for conduct disorder are ________ in focus and aim to change children's ways of interpreting interpersonal interactions.

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Gossiping, cyber bullying, and getting others to ostracize someone are all behaviors that exemplify:

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The Dodge and Pettit model of aggressive thinking suggests that a cycle of interaction builds aggressive, antisocial behavior.Which of the following best reflects the order of this cycle?

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According to Eysenck (1994) , chronic low arousal is an uncomfortable state and leads to stimulation seeking.The direction stimulation seeking takes-toward antisocial activities or toward more neutral activities-may primarily depend on:

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A child diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder is most likely to:

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What are some of the psychosocial contributors to conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?

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Raine, et al.(2000) found that differences in the brains between males and females with antisocial personality disorder accounted for the differences in the number of antisocial symptoms they had.Specifically, it was differences in the volume of the:

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Which of the following neurotransmitters has been linked to poor impulse control and aggression in people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

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Some epigenetic research suggests that ________ factors might affect gene expression, including genes involved in serotonin and oxytocin, in ways that affect antisocial behavior.

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