chapter 11: disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders

conduct disorder

chronic disregard for the rights of others

childhood-onset conduct disorder

conduct disorder beginning before the age of 10

adolescent-onset conduct disorder

conduct disorder beginning after the age of 10

life-course-persistent antisocial behavior

conduct disorder persisting into adulthood

psychopathy

set of personality traits including superficial charm, grandiose self-worth, and manipulation

oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

misbehavior in childhood marked by irritability and defiance

antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)

pervasive pattern of criminal, callous, and ruthless behavior

intermittent explosive disorder

characterized by several episodes of failure to resist aggressive impulses and aggressiveness out of proportion to the situation

affect lability

emotional instability demonstrated in rapid changes in mood