Can callous-unemotional traits enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of serious conduct problems in children and adolescents? A comprehensive review.

J. Frick, Paul; V. Ray, James; C. Thornton, Laura; E. Kahn, Rachel

doi:10.1037/a0033076

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Can callous-unemotional traits enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of serious conduct problems in children and adolescents? A comprehensive review.

Published in Psychological Bulletin • Jun 24, 2013

Authors:

Paul J. Frick

James V. Ray

Laura C. Thornton

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive review of the research on the use of callous and unemotional (CU) traits for designating an important subgroup of children and adolescents with severe conduct problems. It focuses on the etiological significance of recognizing this subgroup of youths with severe...

Subject

Conduct disorder

Psychology

Psychological intervention

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