Question

When people first meet 14 year old micah, they find him to be an attractive, charming, young man. but micah's parents, teachers, and peers know otherwise. micah is a chronic liar, manipulator, and bully. in the past four years, he has been caught several times destroying other peoples' property. he has been arrested twice for shoplifting and was also caught trying to cash a forged checked. micah does not show any remorse for his actions. micah would most likely be diagnosed with _______?

Answer 1

Micah would be diagnosed with conduct disorder. This is a mental disorder that affects children and adolescents. Among his symptoms include little impulse control, inability to follow the rules, criminal and destructive behavior, violent behavior. This disorder can only be diagnosed before the age of 18. If the person persists with the disorder, it is considered an antisocial personality disorder.

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