Delinquency, in the legal sense, may result from ____, whereas a mental disorder requires ____.
A) one or two isolated acts, several isolated acts
B) a persistent pattern of antisocial behaviors, one or two isolated acts
C) one or two isolated acts, a persistent pattern of antisocial behaviors
D) related acts, unrelated acts

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Delinquency often refers to a pattern of behavior that may begin with one or two isolated acts of misconduct or law-breaking, particularly in juveniles. In contrast, a mental disorder is typically diagnosed based on a persistent pattern of behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that are significantly distressing or impairing, rather than isolated acts.

Delinquency, in the Legal Sense, May Result from ____, Whereas