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  • Conduct disorder (CD) is a behavioural problem in children and adolescents, which may involve aggression and law-breaking tendencies.
  • Behaviours include aggression to animals and other people, and law-breaking activities such as deliberately lighting fires, shoplifting and vandalism.
  • The child’s family life is a significant risk factor in the development of CD.
  • Treatment options include behaviour therapy, psychotherapy, parent management training and functional family therapy.

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Reviewed on: 30-09-2014