Consider a criterion met only if the behavior occurs more frequently than is typically observed in individuals of comparable age and developmental level. The disturbance in behavior causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. The behaviors do not occur exclusively during the course of a Psychotic or Mood Disorder. Criteria are not met for Conduct Disorder , and, if the individual is age 18 years or older, criteria are not met for Antisocial Personality Disorder .
Some disorders have similar or even the same symptoms.
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