Block 6: Week 1: Antisocial Behaviour

what is antisocial behaviour?

behaviour that transgresses a society’s rules, norms and laws, and likely to cause harm to others.

what is opppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?

typically in young children (under 10) and challenge adult authority.

what is conduct disorder?

tends to be adolescents, with repeated rule and law breaking.

often have a disregard for the rights and wellbeing of others, typically lacking empathy.

what is antisocial personality disorder?

generally adults, lacking in empathy,

repeated flouting social morals and/or laws,

failure to respond to punishment,

risk taking, superficial charm and manipulative.

how may someone with limited prosocial emotions (LPE) act?

daring impulsivity,

callous and unemotional,

grandiose manipulative

what comorbidities may present with conduct disorder? (developmental issues)

developmental issues - specific and generalised learning problems.

literacy issues.

speech and language problems.

learning disabilities.

autism spectrum conditions (ASCs).

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

what comorbidities may present with conduct disorder? (mental health issues)

depression.

anxiety.

post-traumatic stress disorder.

substance misuse/dependency.

attachment disorder/problems.

(emerging) personality disorder.

psychosis-spectrum illness (e.g schizophrenia).

how does the Warrior gene contribute to CD?

monoamine oxidase A gene (MAOA) breaks down monoamine neurotransmitters (e.g dopamine, noradrenaline, seotonin),

low levels of activity of this allele leads to aggression (since higher dopamine/noradrenaline/serotonin).

how can we manage CD?

parent-management training (support carers in delivering effective parenting0.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Multi-systemic therapy (based on family therapy, involving people and organisations involved with the young person).