Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Disruptive behavior disorders

difficulty with self-control, emotion regulation, behavior conflicts with social norms

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

disorder characterized by an angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness

Conduct disorder

pattern of violating the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms

ex. aggression to people and animals, theft, destruction of property, etc.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

a mental health disorder characterized by verbal aggression. damage to property and/or physical assault, not premeditated and grossly out of proportion to the provocation, and a duration of less than 30 minutes

Pyromania

deliberate fire setting and feeling pleasure, gratification, or relief during fire setting

Kleptomania

the recurrent impulse to steal objects that are not needed with pleasure, gratification, or relief during theft

psychological Treatments

CBT

Biological treatments

possibly stimulants

Sociological treatments

parent training program

school-based behavior management

social skills training

residential treatment

Biological Etiology and risk factors

moderate genetic heritability

low serotonin & cortisol

high testosterone

Psychological etiology and risk factors

learning

hostile attributions

Sociological etiology and risk factors

violent, stressful home environment

ineffective parenting

deviant peers

trauma, discrimination