PSYC 211 - Conduct Disorder (Ch. 9)

Adolescent-limited (AL) path

Refers to individuals who exhibit conduct problems only during adolescence but not in childhood, with behaviors typically decreasing or ceasing in adulthood.

Adolescent-onset conduct disorder

A form of conduct disorder that first emerges during adolescence, involving less severe symptoms often related to peer influences or environmental factors.

Amplifier hypothesis

Suggests that genetic or biological factors can amplify the influence of environmental factors on the development of antisocial behavior.

Antisocial behavior(s)

A category of behaviors that violate societal rules and norms, including aggression, lying, stealing, and other harmful acts.

Behavioral activation system (BAS)

Brain mechanisms involved in motivation and the approach of positive stimuli, associated with positive emotions and goal-directed behavior.

Behavioral inhibition system (BIS)

A system involved in regulating anxiety and avoiding threats, helping individuals respond to potential punishment or danger.

Bullying

A form of aggressive behavior where an individual or group repeatedly targets another, causing harm or distress.

Callous and unemotional (CU) interpersonal style

A personality style characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse, often seen in children with severe conduct problems.

Childhood-onset conduct disorder

Conduct disorder that begins before the age of 10, associated with more severe patterns of antisocial behavior throughout life.

Coercion theory

Explains the development of conduct problems as resulting from negative interactions between parents and children.

Conduct disorder (CD)

A mental health condition in children and adolescents characterized by persistent patterns of violating the rights of others.

Conduct problem(s)

Behaviors that violate social norms and expectations, indicative of a risk for more serious conduct disorders.

Destructive-nondestructive dimension

Classification of conduct problems based on their potential to cause harm, distinguishing between destructive and nondestructive behaviors.

Disruptive behavior disorders

Disorders like CD and ODD characterized by persistent patterns of disruptive or antisocial behavior in children and adolescents.

Externalizing behavior

Behaviors directed outward, such as aggression or rule-breaking, contrasting with internalizing behaviors.

Hostile Attributional bias

The tendency to interpret others’ actions as hostile, leading to aggression or defiance.

Juvenile delinquency

Illegal or criminal behavior committed by minors, including a range of offenses.

Life-course-persistent (LCP) path

Refers to individuals who exhibit antisocial behaviors beginning in childhood and continuing into adulthood.

Multisystemic therapy (MST)

A therapeutic approach designed to treat youth with severe conduct problems by addressing various influencing systems.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

A behavioral disorder characterized by defiant, argumentative, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures.

Overt-covert dimension

Classifies antisocial behavior based on visibility, distinguishing between observable and less visible behaviors.

Parent management training (PMT)

A therapeutic intervention teaching parents effective strategies for managing disruptive behavior.

Problem-solving skills training (PSST)

A therapeutic intervention aimed at helping children develop better decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Psychopathic features

Traits associated with psychopathy, including lack of empathy and manipulativeness, often seen in severe conduct disorder.

Reciprocal influence

The concept that an individual’s behavior can influence their environment and vice versa.

Relational aggression

Aggression that harms others through social manipulation, often seen in adolescents.

Social-cognitive abilities

Cognitive skills needed to understand and navigate social interactions, with deficits linked to externalizing behaviors.

Social selection hypothesis

Suggests individuals with certain traits may select social environments that reinforce these behaviors.

w/ limited prosocial emotions

A diagnostic specifier for conduct disorder indicating a limited range of prosocial emotions, linked to severe forms of conduct disorder.