You are caring for a 13-year-old boy with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. Which of the following would you be most likely to expect given this diagnosis?

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Conduct disorder is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. This often includes aggression toward people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violations of rules. A history of cruelty to schoolmates and pets is a common manifestation of this disorder.

You Are Caring for a 13-Year-Old Boy with a Diagnosis