Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:
Raju’s deceitful behaviour is non-aggressive, but he violates the property' rights of others by stealing. He is most likely to be diagnosed with _____________.
Options:
Oppositional defiant disorder
Impulse control disorder
Hyperactivity disorder
Conduct disorder
Correct Answer:
Conduct disorder
Explanation:
The terms conduct disorder refer to age-inappropriate actions and attitudes that violate family expectations, societal norms, and the personal or property rights of others. The behaviours typical of conduct disorder include aggressive actions that cause or threaten harm to people or animals, non-aggressive conduct that causes property damage, major deceitfulness or theft, and serious rule violations.