Which of the following is a key difference between early-onset and late-onset conduct
disorder?
a. Early-onset conduct disorder is a particularly stable disorder, whereas late-onset conduct
disorder is much less stable.
b. Youth with early-onset conduct disorder tend to show only one or two types of disruptive
and antisocial behavior, whereas youth with late-onset conduct disorder manifest a
greater variety of disruptive and antisocial behaviors.
c. The majority of aggressive and violent offenses are committed by young people with
late-onset conduct disorder. In contrast, youth with early-onset conduct disorder have
problems that last longer but inflict less harm on others.
d. The prognosis for early-onset conduct disorder is usually much better than the prognosis
for late-onset conduct disorder, since treatment can begin early.
e. Girls are more likely to be diagnosed with early-onset conduct disorder than late-onset
conduct disorder.
A
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