Briefly explain the DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder. What are the social factors that may contribute to the development of this disorder?

What will be an ideal response?


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? Criteria-children should show at least four of the following symptoms for at least 6 months and exhibited during interaction with at least one individual who is not a sibling: (a) often loses temper, (b) often touchy or easily annoyed, (c) is often angry and resentful, (d) often argues with authoritative figures (e) often actively defies or refuses to comply with requests from authoritative figures, (f) often deliberately annoys others (g) often blames others for their behavior, (h) has been spiteful or vindictive at least twice in the past six months
? Social factors-lower socioeconomic classes and living in urban areas, downward social drift, quality of parenting, children who are physically abused or severely neglected by their parents, choosing mates with similar tendencies, children with a biological predisposition to antisocial behaviors may experience parenting that contributes to these behaviors

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a. ?A single gene has been identified for schizophrenia that is present in most families that experience more than one case of the disorder. b. ?There is little support for a genetic basis for schizophrenia. c. ?Based on adoption studies, socioeconomic status is more determinative of schizophrenia than genetic factors. d. ?A large number of different genes have been implicated in the development of schizophrenia and appear to overlap with those involved with bipolar disorder.

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A white male over the age of 85 is in a most vulnerable category for suicide in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which process MOST accurately describes the experience-sampling technique of determining the contents of consciousness?

A) Participants keep a dream diary at bedside to record their dreams upon awakening. B) Participants keep detailed thought journals and update these journals at least twice a day. C) Participants report what is on their mind when prompted at random times throughout the day. D) Participants talk out loud when something is on their mind and this is recorded.

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Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome describes the ____

a. ?mental illnesses associated with prolonged stress b. ?cognitive appraisal steps involved in perceiving events c. ?body’s reaction to stress d. ?therapeutic model used to help those overwhelmed by stress

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