ABCP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
ODD - Answer A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting for 6 mos w/
4 or more symptoms of a 8 sympt. list. 1. often loses temper. 2. often argues with adults
B. the disturbance of behavior causes impairment in social, academic, or occupational
functioning.
CD-Answer A repetitive pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others are
violated and the person breaks societal norms for that developmental level. 3 or more
symptoms out of a 15 symptom list in past 12 mos with one criterion present in the past 6
mos.
1. often intiates physical fights
2. has been physically cruel to people
Childhood onset CD-Answer atl one criterion characteristic of conduct disorder prior to
age 10
adolescent onset type CD-Answer absence of any criteria characteristic of CD prior to
10
Mild CD-Answer few if any in excess of those required for diagnosis and they only cause
minor harm to others
Moderate CD-Answer number of condect patterns, effect on others ranges intermediate
between mild and severe.
Severe CD-Many conduct problems seen, beyond the minimum to meet diagnostic
, criteria, or conduct problems create significant harm to others.
Callous emotional traits- Response characterized by lack of empathy and use of others
to obtain own needs.
APD-Answer chronic pattern of violating others rights and a long term disregard for
others wellbeing occuring since 15 as indicated by 3 or more symptoms on a 7 symptom
list. 1. impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
2. reckless disregard for safety of self or others
B. indiv. is at least 18 years old
coercion theory-Answer where parents exhibit harsh and inadequate parenting
practices, children respond by acting out which leads to more harsh parenting.
deviancy training - Answer adolescents with conduct probs tend to exacerabte problem
behaviors in other adolescents.
multisystemic therapy -Answer children and adolescents with conduct problems have
difficulty at multiple levels(fam/friends/society) and settings (school/home) so this
therapy aims to intervene at whatever level/context is necessary.
autistic disorder - Answer characterized by impairments in social interaction,
communication, and stereotyped or atypical behavior. 6 or more symptoms and atleast
two from 1 one each from 2 and 3. Each list has 4 smptoms
1. qualitative impairment in social interaction
a. ;lack of social or emotional reciprocity
b. failure to develop peer reln appropriate to developmental level
2. qual. impairments in commun.
a. stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language
b. marked impairment in ability to initiate or sustain conversations with other
non-impaired people
3. repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.
a. persistent preoccupation with parts of objects.
CORRECT ANSWERS
ODD - Answer A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting for 6 mos w/
4 or more symptoms of a 8 sympt. list. 1. often loses temper. 2. often argues with adults
B. the disturbance of behavior causes impairment in social, academic, or occupational
functioning.
CD-Answer A repetitive pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others are
violated and the person breaks societal norms for that developmental level. 3 or more
symptoms out of a 15 symptom list in past 12 mos with one criterion present in the past 6
mos.
1. often intiates physical fights
2. has been physically cruel to people
Childhood onset CD-Answer atl one criterion characteristic of conduct disorder prior to
age 10
adolescent onset type CD-Answer absence of any criteria characteristic of CD prior to
10
Mild CD-Answer few if any in excess of those required for diagnosis and they only cause
minor harm to others
Moderate CD-Answer number of condect patterns, effect on others ranges intermediate
between mild and severe.
Severe CD-Many conduct problems seen, beyond the minimum to meet diagnostic
, criteria, or conduct problems create significant harm to others.
Callous emotional traits- Response characterized by lack of empathy and use of others
to obtain own needs.
APD-Answer chronic pattern of violating others rights and a long term disregard for
others wellbeing occuring since 15 as indicated by 3 or more symptoms on a 7 symptom
list. 1. impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
2. reckless disregard for safety of self or others
B. indiv. is at least 18 years old
coercion theory-Answer where parents exhibit harsh and inadequate parenting
practices, children respond by acting out which leads to more harsh parenting.
deviancy training - Answer adolescents with conduct probs tend to exacerabte problem
behaviors in other adolescents.
multisystemic therapy -Answer children and adolescents with conduct problems have
difficulty at multiple levels(fam/friends/society) and settings (school/home) so this
therapy aims to intervene at whatever level/context is necessary.
autistic disorder - Answer characterized by impairments in social interaction,
communication, and stereotyped or atypical behavior. 6 or more symptoms and atleast
two from 1 one each from 2 and 3. Each list has 4 smptoms
1. qualitative impairment in social interaction
a. ;lack of social or emotional reciprocity
b. failure to develop peer reln appropriate to developmental level
2. qual. impairments in commun.
a. stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language
b. marked impairment in ability to initiate or sustain conversations with other
non-impaired people
3. repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.
a. persistent preoccupation with parts of objects.
