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Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Disruptive behavior disorders is the name given to a group of disorders manifest by behaviors that include impulsivity; aggression; and significant impairment in social, academic and occupational functioning (APA, 1994). Included in this group are psychiatric diagnoses such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. The relationship of conduct disorder and delinquent youth is well researched suggesting that there are multiple pathways for conduct problems (Ehrensaft, et al, 2003; Kazdin, 1997; Lahey & Waldman, 2003; Moffitt, 1993; Patterson, DeBaryshe, & Ramsey, 1989).
Early childhood demonstrations of aggressive behaviors contribute to later developmental pathways of disruptive and delinquent behaviors (Kelly, Loeber, Keenan, & DeLamatre, 1997). Youth with both ADHD and conduct disorders have increased number of arrests at earlier ages (Becker & McCloskey, 2002; Forehand, Wierson, Frame, Kempton, & Armistead, 1991). Conduct disorder occurs over the life span with antisocial behaviors impairing all aspects of a youth’s environment, interpersonal interactions, and relationships (Kazdin, 1997; Skansgaard & Burns, 1998). Interestingly, what is called antisocial behavior in developmental psychology is not named as such in mental health until after age 18 even though the behaviors are the same. Moffitt (1993) uses the term life-course persistent to reflect a continuous course of antisocial behavior as opposed to adolescence-limited antisocial behavior which is confined to adolescence.
Disruptive behavior disorders is the name given to a group of disorders manifest by behaviors that include impulsivity; aggression; and significant impairment in social, academic and occupational functioning (APA, 1994). Included in this group are psychiatric diagnoses such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. The relationship of conduct disorder and delinquent youth is well researched suggesting that there are multiple pathways for conduct problems (Ehrensaft, et al, 2003; Kazdin, 1997; Lahey & Waldman, 2003; Moffitt, 1993; Patterson, DeBaryshe, & Ramsey, 1989).
Early childhood demonstrations of aggressive behaviors contribute to later developmental pathways of disruptive and delinquent behaviors (Kelly, Loeber, Keenan, & DeLamatre, 1997). Youth with both ADHD and conduct disorders have increased number of arrests at earlier ages (Becker & McCloskey, 2002; Forehand, Wierson, Frame, Kempton, & Armistead, 1991). Conduct disorder occurs over the life span with antisocial behaviors impairing all aspects of a youth’s environment, interpersonal interactions, and relationships (Kazdin, 1997; Skansgaard & Burns, 1998). Interestingly, what is called antisocial behavior in developmental psychology is not named as such in mental health until after age 18 even though the behaviors are the same. Moffitt (1993) uses the term life-course persistent to reflect a continuous course of antisocial behavior as opposed to adolescence-limited antisocial behavior which is confined to adolescence.
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HOPING FOR A BETTER LIFE: A MENTAL HEALTH PROCESS
VOICED BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
By
Carol Elizabeth Bonham
HOPING FOR A BETTER LIFE: A MENTAL HEALTH PROCESS
VOICED BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
By
Carol Elizabeth Bonham
