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| what is the childhood prevalence of CD? |
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| what is the adolescent prevalence of CD? |
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| what is the male to female ratio of CD in childhood & then in adolesence? |
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childhood: 2 or 3 males to 1 female
adolescence: 1:1 |
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| what are the primary symptoms of CD? |
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1. aggression to people or animals (mild as bullying to severe cruelty to animals)
2. destruction of property (vandalism/fire setting)
3. deceitfulness or theft (lying, cheating, stealing)
4. serious violations of rules (staying out all night, running away from school) |
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1. starts in pre-school or elementary
2. symptoms are more severe than adolescent (more aggression)
3. lacks empathy |
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| describe adolescent onset |
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1. milder symptoms than early onset
2. more empathy/guilt
3. more fear of consequences
4. more influenced by social group |
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| name some disorders that can be comorbid w/CD |
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1. ADHD/Executive functioning issues
2. mood/anxiety disorders
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| what are some associated issues w/CD? |
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1. language issues
2. social issues
3. cognitive issues |
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| what are some temperament traits associated w/CD? |
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1. negative emotionality
2. sensation seeking
3. aggression
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| name some environmental factors linked w/CD |
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1. Insecure/disorganized attachment style
2. abuse/trauma
3. parenting - vacillation between relaxed parent & harsh punishment
4. socioeconomic factors
5. neighborhood |
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| describe the neurobiology associated w/CD |
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1. overly sensitive amygdala
2. prefrontal cortex arousal is down - suggests low dopamine levels
3. lower resting heart rate - will look for stimulation & do chilling things very calmly |
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1. help parents form stronger attachment bonds to their kids
2. assess for comorbid anxiety or depression and treat these issues first |
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