1. An Introduction to Conduct Disorders.- Our Fascination with Antisocial Behavior.- A Complex and Important Construct.- An Applied-Science Orientation.- Overview of the Book's Structure.- 2. The Nature of Antisocial Behaviors and Conduct Disorders.
- Basic Characteristics.- Distinguishing Normal and Abnormal Patterns of Conduct Problems.- Dimensional or Categorical Views of Conduct Problems.- Prevalence of Antisocial Behaviors and Conduct Disorders.- Developmental Trajectories of Conduct Disorders.- Stability of Conduct Disorders.- Summary.- 3.
Classification of Conduct Disorders.- The Basics of Classification.- Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- Subtypes Based on Patterns of Behavioral Covariation.- Subtypes Based on Socialization and Aggression.- Callous--Unemotional Traits and Conduct Disorders.- Conduct Disorders and Co-occurring Conditions.- Summary.
- 4. The Etiology of Conduct Disorders.- Understanding the Development of Conduct Disorders: Some Basic Issues.- Dispositional Correlates.- Environmental Correlates.- Integrating Correlates into Causal Models.- Summary.- 5.
Clinical Assessment.- A General Assessment Framework.- Specific Assessment Techniques.- Combining Information into a Clear Case Conceptualization.- Case Example Illustrating the Multistep Procedure for Integrating Assessment Information.- Summary.- 6. Treatment I: The Basic Techniques.
- Overview of Treatment.- Contingency Management.- Parent Management Training.- Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Training.- Stimulant Medication.- Summary.- 7. Comprehensive Approaches to Treatment.
- Initial Tests of Combined Treatments.- Fast Track Program.- Multisystemic Therapy.- Flexible Multimodal Treatment of Conduct Disorders.- The Future of the Treatment of Conduct Disorders.- References.