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. 2002 Dec;30(6):641-56.
doi: 10.1023/a:1020867831811.

Reactive aggression in boys with disruptive behavior disorders: behavior, physiology, and affect

Daniel A Waschbusch  1 , William E Pelham Jr, J Richard Jennings, Andrew R Greiner, Ralph E Tarter, Howard B Moss
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Reactive aggression in boys with disruptive behavior disorders: behavior, physiology, and affect

Daniel A Waschbusch et al. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2002 Dec.

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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