To be diagnosed with conduct disorder, the behavior must
a. cause physical harm to a living being.
b. be a pattern that has persisted for at least six months.
c. be done by a boy. Girls who demonstrate such behaviors are labeled "defiant.".
d. be diagnosed before the age of 5.
b
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What will be an ideal response?
Your little brother is 22 and is pretty wild. The biggest concern that your family has is that he seems to be involved in substance abuse. At what age is he likely to stop engaging in this type of risky behavior?
a. mid to late 20s b. early 30s c. mid to late 30s d. early 40s
Which of the following statements regarding gender in context is NOT true?
A. Gender behavior often varies across contexts. B. Females are more likely than males to help if they feel competent to help. C. In many cultures, roles are very gender-specific. D. Males are more likely than females to show anger to strangers.