Question

Compare and contrast conduct disorders with personality disorders.

Answer 1

Conduct disorder-A pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated; specific to children and teens
 
personality disorder- A condition in which a person has difficulty dealing with people and establishing meaningful relationships; difficulty adapting to change; deeply ingrained inflexibility, which can cause stress or impair everyday functioning.

Answer 2

Conduct disorders are most often specific to kids and teens. This type of disorder leads to aggressive, violent, and destructive behaviors. Those diagnosed with a conduct disorder often have low self-esteem and little guilt or remorse for their behavior. On the other hand, personality disorders can occur in all ages. People with this disorder chronically have a difficult time in their relationships, are usually inflexible, and have difficulty adapting to change.