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The development of conduct disorder in adolescence
 
  a. predicts the development of other psychopathology in adulthood.
  b. rarely occurs.
  c. commonly occurs in teens who suffer from ADHD.
  d. is not associated with lasting behavioral problems as much as early-onset conduct disorder

Question 2

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?
 
  a. Later problems are not likely.
  b. Most will develop antisocial personality disorder.
  c. The majority will continue to have, at minimum, social dysfunction as adults.
  d. Environmental factors predict whether or not the disorder persists.

Question 3

Artiss developed conduct disorder early. Bertram developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that
 
  a. Artiss will have a higher level of intelligence.
  b. Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder.
  c. Bertram will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions.
  d. Bertram will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems.

Question 4

Punitive approaches to antisocial youth are
 
  a. likely to make problems worse.
  b. effective when intervention occurs before adolescence.
  c. not the norm.
  d. effective at teaching the child a lesson.

Question 5

Which of the following is a risk factor for ODD and conduct disorder?
 
  a. Parental psychopathology.
  b. Methamphetamine abuse.
  c. Middle socioeconomic status.
  d. Childhood obesity.

Answer to #1

d. is not associated with lasting behavioral problems as much as early-onset conduct disorder

Answer to #2

Thanks for your help Worked like a charm.

Answer to #3

b. Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder.

Answer to #4

a. likely to make problems worse.

Answer to #5

a. Parental psychopathology.

Were some really tough homework problems! Thanks for answering all of them correctly