Question 1

Symptoms such as stealing, firesetting, and vandalism fall into which quadrant of the covert/overt and destructive/nondestructive dimensions?

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A)   Overt, nondestructive
B)   Covert, nondestructive
C)   Overt, destructive
D)   Covert, destructive

Question 2

With regard to gender differences in the prevalence of conduct disorder (CD)

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A)   More boys than girls are diagnosed with CD throughout the lifespan
B)   More girls than boys are diagnosed with CD throughout the lifespan
C)   More boys than girls are diagnosed with CD before puberty, but the rates are equivalent after puberty
D)   More girls than boys are diagnosed with CD before puberty, but the rates are equivalent after puberty

Question 3

The term psychopath is most often used to refer to individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for:

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A)   Oppositional defiant disorder
B)   Conduct disorder
C)   Antisocial personality disorder
D)   All of the above

Question 4

Discuss how oppositional problems and conduct problems are conceptualized in a dimensional manner.Provide evidence in support of these conceptualizations.

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Question 5

The most important protective factors in reducing the risk for ODD and CD are:

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A)   Monetary wealth
B)   High IQ and good parenting skills
C)   Strict discipline, including corporal punishment
D)   All of the above

Question 6

The diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder:

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A)   Is usually given along with the diagnosis of conduct disorder
B)   Can be given at any age
C)   Can only be given to individuals aged 18 or older
D)   Both a and b are correct

Question 7

Discuss the developmental trajectory from oppositional defiant disorder to conduct disorder to antisocial personality disorder.What characteristics are associated with children and adolescents moving from one disorder to the next more severe disorder?

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Question 8

Earlier onset of aggression is associated with:

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A)   Getting therapeutic help earlier and thus, fewer problems in adulthood
B)   More aggression in adulthood for both males and females
C)   More aggression in adulthood, but only for males
D)   More aggression in adulthood, but only for females

Question 9

Compared with other disorders, programs designed for the prevention of ODD and CD are

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A)   Plentiful
B)   Not effective
C)   Rare
D)   Are extremely expensive

Question 10

What are the most effective treatments for oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder? What are the difficulties associated with treating these disorders?

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Question 11

The different correlates to conduct disorder (CD)  and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  include:

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A)   Parental substance abuse prior to CD but not ADHD
B)   Socioeconomic disadvantage with CD but not ADHD
C)   Ineffective parental practices prior to CD but not ADHD
D)   All of the above

Question 12

When comparing the etiologies of conduct disorder (CD)  and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) :

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A)   Both disorders seem to have strong genetic and biological influences
B)   There is more support for environmental influences than for genetic or biological influences in the development of CD as opposed to ADHD
C)   There is more support for environmental influences than for genetic or biological influences in the development of ADHD as opposed to CD
D)   CD seems to be a precursor to the development of ADHD

Question 13

With regard to gender differences in the prevalence of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) :

Accepted Answer

A)   More boys than girls are diagnosed with ODD throughout the lifespan
B)   More girls than boys are diagnosed with ODD throughout the lifespan
C)   More boys than girls are diagnosed with ODD before puberty, but the rates are equivalent after puberty
D)   More girls than boys are diagnosed with ODD before puberty, but the rates are equivalent after puberty

Question 14

Both oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are most highly comorbid with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bipolar disorder
B)   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
C)   Major depression
D)   Substance abuse

Question 15

In nonclinical samples of boys (from ages 4 to 16) , behaviors like demanding attention, disobedience at home, and destroying others' property tend to:

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A)   Increase over time
B)   Decrease over time
C)   Peak at the age of 4 and again at 11
D)   Remain constant over time

Question 16

Describe two etiological theories of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.Provide evidence in support of these theories.

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Question 17

Research on spanking and corporal punishment suggests that:

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A)   It is very effective, with few side-effects
B)   It is associated with higher levels of misbehavior and aggression
C)   It is associated with fear of the parent
D)   Both b and c are correct

Question 18

Multisystemic therapy is based on the premise that children and adolescents with conduct problems:

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A)   Are really depressed and experience low self-esteem
B)   Do best with treatment that addresses all of the senses (e.g., touch, smell, etc.) 
C)   Need treatment that offers medication in addition to behavioral treatments
D)   Have difficulties at a number of different levels and in a number of different settings

Question 19

The Coercion theory:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is no longer well-supported
B)   Has strong support in the development of ADHD, but not ODD or CD
C)   Continues to have strong empirical support regarding the development of ODD and CD
D)   Explains many types of child psychopathology, including ODD, CD, ADHD, and major depression

Question 20

With regard to socioeconomic status (SES)  and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Lower SES is associated with higher rates of ODD
B)   Middle SES is associated with higher rates of ODD
C)   Higher SES is associated with higher rates of ODD
D)   There are no consistent patterns between SES and prevalence of ODD

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