This topic covers the concepts and categories of externalizing emotional and behavioral disorders. It covers the key categories of externalizing EBD which include Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). The CD is characterized by antisocial behaviors like hostility and property destruction, stemming from complex genetic, biological, and environmental factors. ODD involves defiance and anger, often linked to negative reinforcement and stress. Equally, the topic discusses the early identification and interventions for externalizing EBD such as cognitive-behavioral and family therapies. It finally describes the tailored management strategies emphasizing consistency, positive reinforcement, and improved parent-child dynamics.
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