Rate of ADHD delinquents
1/4 of children w ADHD engage n serious antisocial behavior in adolescence and criminal behavior in adulthood
What disorder commonly occurs w ADHD
conduct disorder
How do people w conduct disorder get their needs met
Through threats and intimidation
Which onset of conduct disorder is worse
Child onset
Common behaviors of someone w conduct disorder
Aggression to people and animals
Destruction of property
Deceitfulness or theft
Serious violations of rules
Psychological risk factors for delinquency (5)
1 cognitive/language deficiencies
2 low IQ
3 ADHD
4 conduct disorder
5 lack of empathy
What is mofffit’s developmental theory
Life course persistent offenders show neurological problems early and adolescent limited offenders offending typically occurs in early teen years and ends before 18th birthday
sex offenders parents were :
inconsistent with their affection and poor at identifying their child’s needs
conduct disorder