AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Age-inappropriate behaviors that violate family values, societal norms and personal or property rights of others are typical of which disorder?
A
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
B
ADHD
C
Conduct Disorder
D
Schizophrenia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conduct disorder is a type of behavior disorder. It’s when a child has antisocial behavior. Both genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Children with other mental health problems are more likely to have this disorder.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conduct disorder (CD) is defined as a “repetitive and persistent patterns of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated” (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p. 33).

Detailed explanation-3: -Antisocial personality disorder: a pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others. A person with antisocial personality disorder may not conform to social norms, may repeatedly lie or deceive others, or may act impulsively.

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