... to better understand Brandi's choices, actions, and behavior. According to the American Psychiatric Association manual, antisocial behavior, typically resulting from conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, is described as "a recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that persists for at least six months- (Nystul, 2003). The manual also states that a diagnosis ... (Harvard, 2000). Oddly, clinical descriptions note that most adolescents displaying significant signs of antisocial behavior are of adequate intellect and ...

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... to better understand Brandi's choices, actions, and behavior. According to the American Psychiatric Association manual, antisocial behavior, also known as conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, is described as "a recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that persists for at least six months- (Nystul, 2003). The manual also states that a diagnosis ... Accordingly, these youths also have difficulties seeing the "consequences" and various outcomes of their choices and behavior (Pardini, 2003). Finally, other typical ...

• Word Count: 2455
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate