What Is the Self-Perpetuating Cycle in Conduct Disorder

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the self-perpetuating cycle in conduct disorder?

• A) A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament but because of abusive parents, this leads to depression which in turn leads to conduct disorder.
• B) A genetic predisposition leads to a difficult temperament, which leads to behavior problems, which lead to parental overindulgence and lack of discipline, which leads to conduct disorder.
• C) A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament, which leads to parental neglect, which leads to anxiety, which leads to conduct disorder.
• D) A genetic predisposition leads to a low IQ and difficult temperament, which leads to poor parenting and an insecure attachment, which leads to conduct disorder.

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Definitions:

Malignant Tumor

A cancerous growth that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.

Mutate

To undergo or cause to undergo genetic alteration, usually resulting in a change of form or behavior in the organism or virus.

Neoplasm

A type of abnormal and excessive growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant (cancerous).

ICD-10-CM

The acronym for International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification.