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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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