1. The Disruptive Behavior Disorders consist of ADD / ADHD, Conduct Disorder (CD), and Oppositional Defiant...

1. The Disruptive Behavior Disorders consist of ADD / ADHD, Conduct Disorder (CD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Although there is literature which suggests that each one has some linkage to negative outcomes in adulthood, each disorder is distinct from the other in symptomatology and outcome. Explain what each disorder is (i.e., explain the symptoms of each disorder, what symptoms may overlap between them and what symptoms make each distinct, possible treatments, etc.)

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1. Explain what each disorder is (i.e., explain the symptoms of each disorder, what symptoms may overlap between them and what symptoms make each distinct, possible treatments, etc.)

ADD/ADHD: ADD is attention deficit disorder and adhd is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There are a number of symptoms that may be observed are

?Behavioral: excitability, aggression, hyperactivity, irritability, impulsivity, repetition of actions or words.
Cognitive: difficulty in focusing, being absent minded, short span of attention.
Mood: excitement, anxiety, anger, or constant mood swings.
They may also be showing learning disabilities or depression.

CD: people with conduct disorders show a number of Behavioral problems, and are majorly classified in four Behavioral patterns such as:

Aggressive behaviors in the form of fighting, cruelty to people or animals as well as bullying.
Destructive behavior in the form of vandalism or areony.
Deceitful behavior in the form of lying or shoplifting
Rules violation in the form of running away from schools or homes.

ODD: behaviors include: Argumentative behavior or irritable mood on a constant basis. Following this, there would be defiant behavior or vindictiveness.

Behavioral: antisocial behavior, impulsivity or irritability or aggression as well as self harm
Mood: anxiety or anger
These people may also have depression.

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