Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

I’m studying for my Psychology class and need an explanation.

DSM-5: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1.A diagnosis of intellectual disability requires deficits in which two domains? (Pg. 33)

2.How are the levels of severity for intellectual disability determined? (Pg.33)

3.Those with social (pragmatic) communication disorder show deficits in what domain? How is this diagnosis different from autism spectrum disorder? (Pg. 49)

4.What are the two main areas of impairment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? What are two examples of symptoms within each of these areas? (Pg.50)

5.For ASD, a severity rating is given for both main categories of symptoms. Note the three severity levels. (Pg. 52)

6.What are 3 examples of inattentive symptoms in ADHD? 3 hyperactive and impulsive symptoms? (Pgs. 59-60)

7.For ADHD, symptoms must be present prior to what age? Can a diagnosis be given if symptoms are only present in only one setting? What are the 3 presentation types? (Pg. 59-60)

8.What combination of tics makes Tourette’s disorder distinctive among the tic disorders? (Pg.81)

Reichenberg, Chapter 2, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1.In attempting to understand the development of autism spectrum disorders, what are the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors? What are two possible environmental risk factors? (Pg. 41)

2.What are 3-4 helpful components in interventions for autism spectrum disorders? (Pg. 46-8) Under prognosis, what is the most important factor related to a positive outcome for ASD? (Pg. 49)

3.Why does the DSM 5 categorize ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder? What does it affect in the brain? (Pg. 49)

4.What are some of the preferred therapist characteristics when working with ADHD clients? (Pg. 53)

5.Note that treatments for ADHD may include these components: classroom teaching strategies, parental involvement, behavioral interventions, and medications. In general, what does a parent management training program address or include? (Pgs. 53-54) What medications are effective in treating ADHD? (Pgs. 54-55)

6.What are 3 components included in the treatment of adults with ADHD? (Pg. 56)

DSM 5: Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

1.Relate the essential feature of oppositional defiant disorder (Criterion A) to the 3 categories of symptoms. Duration? Note the importance of distinguishing these behaviors from those that are “within normal limits” for a child. (Pg. 462) Differentiate ODD from disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (Pg. 465).

2.With intermittent explosive disorder, how is the failure to control aggressive impulses manifested? Are these outbursts premeditated or aimed at achieving some objective? (Pg.466)

3.What is the essential feature of conduct Disorder (Criterion A)? Number of symptoms needed over what duration? What are the 4 categories of symptoms? What is “with limited prosocial emotions?” (Pg.469-71)

4.Differentiate conduct disorder from oppositional defiant disorder? (Pg. 474-5)

5.Why do those with pyromania set fires? Note the build-up of tension or arousal before the act and corresponding relief, pleasure or gratification during or after. Fire setting is NOT done for what other reasons? (Pg.476)

6.How does kleptomania differ from ordinary shoplifting? Note again the build-up of tension in advance followed by relief, pleasure, or gratification. (Pg. 478-9)

Reichenberg Chapter 16, Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

1.The majority of interventions for ODD involve what? What is the most studied treatment for ODD (and CD)? What is the focus of PMT? What is the outcome of this intervention? (Pg. 395)

2.What are some common familial factors associated with conduct disorder? What is meant by a “reduced fear response?” (Pg. 400)

3.How can family therapy be helpful in the treatment of conduct disorder? When is MST used? (Pg. 402)

4.What is the main focus of treatment for clients with pyromania? (Pg. 406)

5.If symptoms of kleptomania have a sudden onset, what must be done first in treatment? Why? (Pg. 408)