At a parent-teacher conference, a child's parents are astounded to learn that their son has been showing up late for school, despite leaving home with more than enough time to get to school. This behavior MOST closely fits which pattern of conduct disorder?

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The behavior of showing up late for school without a direct confrontation or destruction fits the covert-nondestructive pattern of conduct disorder. This pattern involves non-aggressive behaviors that are not directly confrontational or destructive, such as truancy, lying, or in this case, tardiness.

At a Parent-Teacher Conference, a Child's Parents Are Astounded to Learn