Adolescent Conduct Disorder: Symptoms & Signs (Severe Behavior Problems, Acting Out, Antisocial Behavior, Recurring)

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Alternate Names : Severe Behavior Problems, Acting Out, Antisocial Behavior, Recurring

Typical, but unacceptable, behaviors in an adolescent with conduct disorder include:

physical aggression, with or without a weapon

being cruel to animals or other people

vandalism and robbery

skipping school

running away

cheating and lying

blatant disregard for rules and limits

serious interpersonal problems in school and with friends and family

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 05/01/01

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