'Although written primarily for the professional, the book addresses a topic of high interest to the general public, given the recent increase in youthful violence and juvenile delinquency generally.' Choice (November 1998) 'This book provides a useful framework for understanding and treating conduct problems. The applied-science approach used throughout the book is especially commendable, as is the use of concrete examples to illustrate the main ideas.' The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 8:3 (1999)

• 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.

'Although written primarily for the professional, the book addresses a topic of high interest to the general public, given the recent increase in youthful violence and juvenile delinquency generally.' Choice (November 1998) 'This book provides a useful framework for understanding and treating conduct problems. The applied-science approach used throughout the book is especially commendable, as is the use of concrete examples to illustrate the main ideas.' The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 8:3 (1999)

• 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.

'Although written primarily for the professional, the book addresses a topic of high interest to the general public, given the recent increase in youthful violence and juvenile delinquency generally.' Choice (November 1998) 'This book provides a useful framework for understanding and treating conduct problems. The applied-science approach used throughout the book is especially commendable, as is the use of concrete examples to illustrate the main ideas.' The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 8:3 (1999)

• 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.