Children with conduct disorder may have neurological deficits in those brain systems responsible for planning and controlling behavior and processing
Some epigenetic research suggests that ________ factors might affect gene expression, including genes involved in serotonin and oxytocin, in ways that affect antisocial behavior.
Which of the following is true regarding treatments for antisocial personality disorder?
Tony takes pleasure in running people off the bicycle path with his bicycle. He says, “It doesn’t matter if people get hurt, they just need to get out of my way.” Tony shows no remorse when his actions hurt others. He is most likely exhibiting symptoms of the
Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for executive functions?
Which behavioral disorder among adolescents and children is characterized by a chronic pattern of unconcern for the basic rights of others?
Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for intermittent explosive disorder?
Tristan’s peers described him as being resentful of others, touchy, and having a short temper. These are characteristics of the oppositional defiant disorder under the ________ criterion.
Jack’s parents are involved in illegal and antisocial activities. As a result, they lose their jobs and Jack and his siblings drop out of school. Now, Jack shows symptoms of conduct disorder. This is an example of:
Deliberately annoying peers, blaming others for one’s mistakes, and refusing to do what is asked by parents or teachers are examples of the ________ criterion for oppositional defiant disorder?
The DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder involve several categories of behaviors. Which of the following is NOT a category of criteria?
Suzanne has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. Her therapist has been teaching her to talk to herself when she is faced with difficult situations. By repeating phrases that help to calm her down and control her impulsive behaviors, she learns to avoid reacting negatively to situations. Which technique is Suzanne’s therapist using?
Hilde Bruch (1972, 1983) argues that girls from overcontrolling families:
The ________ plays a central role in regulating eating.
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about drug treatments and psychotherapies in treating bulimia nervosa?
Boys and men are becoming increasingly preoccupied with their appearance. Which of the following qualities are males more likely to care about to the point of developing an eating disorder?
________ percent of all Americans do not get any exercise at all.
What are the two types of anorexia nervosa recognized by the DSM-5?
Which of the following statements is true of bulimia nervosa?
Which of the following is not a drug used to treat obesity?
Amenorrhea refers to:
All of the following are considered serious physical consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT:
Which of the following weight-loss medications results in increased blood pressure and heart rate?
Which of the following female high school students is most likely to develop a feeding and eating disorder?
The DSM-5 allows the diagnosis of ________ for individuals who have some symptoms of a feeding and eating disorder that cause clinically significant impairment, but they do not meet full criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.