Adolescent Development and Psychosocial Problems

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to adolescent development and psychosocial problems.

Antisocial Behavior

A behavior that violates the rights or well-being of others.

Aggression

Deliberate acts that harm others.

Bullying

Repeated aggression towards a less powerful victim.

Conduct Disorder

A repetitive and persistent pattern of antisocial behavior.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

A pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least 6 months.

Externalizing Problems

Problems that manifest as behaviors directed outward, such as aggression and rule-breaking.

Juvenile Offending

Criminal actions committed by minors.

Status Offenses

Delinquent acts that specifically apply to minors and not adults.

Co-morbidity

The simultaneous presence of two or more disorders or conditions in a patient.

Age-Crime Curve

A model indicating the likelihood of criminal behavior peaks in late adolescence.

Life-Course Persistent Pathway

A pattern of antisocial behavior that starts in childhood and continues into adulthood.

Adolescence-Limited Pathway

Antisocial behavior that begins and ends in adolescence.

Psychopathy

A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and remorse.

Desistance from Criminality

The ceasing of criminal behavior and the transition into socially acceptable roles.

Clinical Terms

Terms used to describe psychological disorders or conditions.

Delinquency

Crimes committed by minors.