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| Conduct disorder
Symptoms
- Persistent disruptive and antisocial behaviour
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Hostile, defiant, spiteful, vindictive behaviour
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Aggression towards people and animals
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Vandalism, fire lighting
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Truancy, lying, stealing
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Acting alone (about 20%)
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Acting with group (about 80%)
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Hyperactive (about 30%) and with learning problems (about 50%)
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Depression, low self-esteem (about 20%)
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Running away from home
Family factors -
Social disadvantage
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Large family size
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Inconsistent, hostile parenting (father's role)
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Parental conflict
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Foster home/institutional care
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Parental mental illness and criminality
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Child abuse and family violence
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Antisocial peer groups
Management
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Early intervention: parenting-skills training
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Creating opportunities for success in sport and recreation
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Success achievement in educational programs
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Behaviour treatment (social skills)
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Family therapy for conflict and criticism
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