When Comparing the Etiologies of Conduct Disorder (CD) and Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity

question 35

Multiple Choice

When comparing the etiologies of conduct disorder (CD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) :

• A) Both disorders seem to have strong genetic and biological influences
• B) There is more support for environmental influences than for genetic or biological influences in the development of CD as opposed to ADHD
• C) There is more support for environmental influences than for genetic or biological influences in the development of ADHD as opposed to CD
• D) CD seems to be a precursor to the development of ADHD

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Definitions:

Actor/observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their personality.

Behavioral Explanation

An account that attributes an action or pattern of behavior to learned responses and interactions with the environment.

Self-enhancement

The psychological process of improving one's self-image by focusing on strengths and achievements while minimizing weaknesses and failures.

Self-presentation

The process of controlling or influencing the perceptions others have of you.