Question

Thomas is a high school student who has a long history of negative experiences in school and with the authorities. he is aggressive and frequently lies to adults in his life. he has been arrested for destroying school property and stealing from a local grocery store. thomas's behaviors are characteristic of which disorder?

Answer 1

His behaviors are characteristic of conduct disorder. Conduct disorder is a type of mental disorder diagnosed during childhood or adolescence. It is represented through repetitive and persistent patterns of behaviors in which the basic rights of others or the social norms are violated.