Reactive aggression in boys with disruptive behavior disorders: behavior, physiology, and affect
Abstract
This study examined responses to peer provocation in boys ages 9-13 years who met symptomatic criteria for ADHD-only, ODD/CD-only, comorbid ADHD/ODD/CD, or no diagnosis. Boys participated in a reaction-time game that included standardized verbal and behavioral provocation. Their behavioral, physiological, and affective responses to this task were measured. Results showed that groups did not differ following high levels of provocation because all boys behaved aggressively. However, following low provocation boys with comorbid ADHD/ODD/CD had higher levels of behavioral aggression, had greater heart rate acceleration, and were rated as angrier than all other boys. In addition, boys with comorbid ADHD/ODD/CD held a grudge longer than other children. Results suggest that boys with comorbid ADHD/ODD/CD are especially reactive to provocation from their peers.
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In Waschbusch et al. (2002), the comorbid ADHD + CD/ODD group showed a more pronounced ANS response to provocation, with faster HR acceleration after losing points during game-play.
“the comorbid group (ADHD + CD/ODD) showed a more pronounced ANS response to provocation (faster HR acceleration after losing points during game-play).”
From Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence (2020) · cites this paper as Waschbusch et al. (2002)
In Waschbusch et al. (2002), there were no differences between pure ADHD and controls in ANS response to verbal provocation during a competitive computer game.
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From Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence (2020) · cites this paper as Waschbusch et al. (2002)
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- Authors
- Waschbusch, D. A., Pelham, W. E., Jennings, J. R., Greiner, A. R., Tarter, R. E., & Moss, H. B.
- Affiliations
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- Corresponding author
- Waschbusch, Daniel A.
- Venue
- Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
- Published
- 2002-12
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 641-656
- ISSN
- 0091-0627 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-2835
- OpenAlex
- W1583181251
- Cited by
- 146
- References
- 96
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- FWCI
- 2.77
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (AA 11873, R01AA006267, AA 06267)
- National Institute of Mental Health (MH45576, MH 47390, R29MH047390, R01MH048157, R01MH045576, U01MH050467, MH-50467, MH 48157, R01MH053554, MH-53554)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (DA05605)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Keywords
- reactive aggression, disruptive behavior disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, comorbidities, peer provocation, heart rate, anger, boys
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Affective Symptoms, Aggression, Anger, Arousal, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Personality Assessment, Psychophysiology, Social Perception, Comorbidity, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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