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.