Explain the features and epidemiology of disruptive behavior disorders
What will be an ideal response?
- disruptive behavior disorders involve inattention, impulsivity, overactivity, aggression, and noncompliance
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder refers to intense problems of inattention, impulsivity, and/or overactivity
- oppositional defiant disorder refers to noncompliance, hostility and anger toward others, argumentativeness, and bullying behavior, among other symptoms
- conduct disorder refers to intense problems of aggression, property destruction, lying and stealing, and status violations
- disruptive behavior disorders are common and seen more in boys than girls
- disruptive behavior disorders are seen universally and often comorbid with one another
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