title: The etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the fire-setting behaviour of children.
abstract: This article considers the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of fire setting. The causes reported include child abuse, identification problems, poor parent relationship and severe conduct disorders. Diagnosis is varied and rarely specific. Treatment approaches vary and include close observation, negative practices or satiation procedures and positive and negative reinforcement.
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Lowenstein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002675:Child, Preschool; D007174:Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005391:Firesetting Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods