This course is based on a publication of the National Institute of Mental Health about violence in children and adolescents. It is written in simple terms and reviews risk factors, experiences and processes that are related to the development of aggressive, antisocial and violence behavior including mental health problems, associated with childhood and adolescence.
Specifically, this publication discusses risk factors, types and severity of antisocial behaviors, gender differences, genetic and socioeconomic factors. This publication also reviews prevention and intervention programs that have been developed and tested as well as interventions that are effective with delinquent youth.
Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such school psychologists and certified addictions professionals. This course is appropriate for beginning and intermediate level practitioners who wish to advance their skills in the area of child and adolescent violence prevention and intervention.
Author: National Institute of Mental Health
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of violence in children and adolescents. Specifically, a professional will:
Identify risk factors and types of antisocial behavior that occur in children and adolescents.
Describe prevention and intervention programs.
Identify effective interventions for delinquent youth.
Citation: National Institute of Mental Health (2000). Child and Adolescent Violence Research. NIH Publication Number 00-4706
Credits: 1
Exam Fee: $11.00
Format: Online
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Exam Questions for Child and Adolescent Violence Research by the NIMH
1. According to the NIMH, antisocial and violent behavior begins during . . . Peer interactions at school. Family interactions as home. Exposure to violence in the media. A and B are correct. 2. The relationship between age of onset of antisocial behavior and the number of antisocial youths who engage in violent behavior is best described as . . . Direct (as age increases, number of youths increases). Inverse (as age decreases, number of youths increases). There is no relationship. The relationship is unclear. 3. Which of the following statements is true? Adolescent limited individuals display antisocial behavior mainly in specific situations. Adolescent limited behaviors are associated with neurological deficits. Adolescent limited is viewed as a form of psychopathology. A and B are correct. 4. Life course persistent individuals begin their antisocial behavior . . . Once it has been triggered by a very stressful situation. During adolescence. During early childhood. A and C are correct. 5. Which is a co-occurring illness among youths with conduct disorder? Depression Anxiety ADHD All of the above 6. Which of the following parental influences is not mentioned by the NIMH to contribute to antisocial behavior in youths? Controlling/micromanaging parenting Use of physical punishment Inadequate supervising All of the above are mentioned 7. The _______ program is developed for children and families at risk for conduct problems due to residence in neighborhoods with high rates of juvenile delinquency. Hawaii's Health Start Program LIFT Program PATHS program FAST track program 8. The Coping with Stress Course was designed to prevent the onset of . . . Antisocial behaviors. Anxiety disorders. Depressive disorders. All of the above. 9. The research finding that grouping youths with conduct disorder exacerbates antisocial behavior has led to the development of two successful treatment models: ___ and ___ LIFT and PATHS FAST and LIFT PATHS and FAST MST and Therapeutic Foster Care
Child and Adolescent Violence Research by the NIMH
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