Externalizing behavior disorders in child welfare settings: Definition, prevalence, and implications for assessment and treatment

摘要: Abstract The literature examining the externalizing behavior disorders of youth in child welfare settings reveals a general consensus regarding severity and nature these problems. Unfortunately, there is not agreement as to operational definition authors propose an light existing DSM-IV-TR criteria then summarize prevalence rates problems found across several investigations. assert that this population difficult target for assessment treatment due part heterogeneity specific types exhibited by group. A variety rating scales, diagnostic interviews, instruments used subtyping are reviewed with discussion their psychometric properties practical utility settings. among suggests need more comprehensive dynamic model, such multi-gating approach Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group.