At age 5, Pat set a neighbor's house on fire. At age 10, he burned down a barn. At age 20, he set his old high school on fire. Pat's behavior best exemplifies

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Life-course persistent antisocial behavior refers to a pattern of behavior where an individual engages in delinquent or criminal activities from an early age and continues to do so throughout their life. In Pat's case, he set fire to various buildings at different stages of his life, indicating a consistent pattern of antisocial behavior over time. This behavior is not limited to a specific stage of development (such as adolescence) and is not a response to a specific situation (such as learned helplessness). Additionally, status offenses (offenses that are only illegal because of the offender's age, such as truancy) are not relevant to Pat's behavior, as he engaged in illegal activities that are not related to his age.

At Age 5, Pat Set a Neighbor's House on Fire