Based on a longitudinal study conducted by Robins, what was one factor that predicted which boys would receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood?

a. history of child abuse
b. a sibling with a criminal record
c. extremely harsh punishment from parents
d. history of theft or aggressive behavior


Answer: d.

Psychology

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