An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

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Conduct disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by a pattern of behavior in which the rights of others and societal norms or rules are violated. Antisocial personality disorder, which is diagnosed in adulthood, is characterized by a pervasive disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Research has shown that individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder often met the criteria for conduct disorder in childhood. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

An Adult Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder Is Most Likely