The Neuropsychology of Conduct Disorder in Children

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk explores the neurobiology of aggression, showing how children with conduct disorder process empathy differently and why punishment often fails. It emphasizes compassion, tailored parenting approaches, and addressing both male and female aggression, highlighting that understanding brain and environmental factors can guide more effective, humane responses to violence.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:17:51

Questions

1. What trend did the speaker highlight about female aggression over recent decades?

It has risen by about 50% It has decreased significantly It has been eliminated in most cases It has stayed the same

2. What overall solution does the speaker propose for addressing violence in children?

Greater compassion and support Stricter discipline in schools Segregation of aggressive children More punitive sentences

3. Which tool did the speaker highlight as key in studying the brains of aggressive children?

Computed Tomography (CT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Electroencephalography (EEG) Functional MRI (fMRI)

4. Children with conduct disorder who show callous-unemotional traits typically respond best to what parenting approach?

Reward-based techniques Harsh punishment Ignoring misbehavior Time-outs only

5. What personal experience shaped the speaker's research focus on aggression and empathy?

Witnessing domestic violence as a child Working with violent offenders in prison Surviving an armed attack with a gun to her head Being bullied in school

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