For about a year,Barry has had problems getting along with his teenaged peers.He picks fights,steals,lies,and has committed acts of vandalism.Of the following disorders,which one is the most likely diagnosis for Barry?

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Barry exhibits symptoms of conduct disorder, which is characterized by persistent patterns of behavior involving aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, theft, and deceitfulness. Conduct disorder is more severe than misbehavior disorder, and rule conflict syndrome is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5. An external locus of control refers to the belief that one's life is controlled by external factors, and is not a specific disorder.

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