A disorder characterized by a number of emotional and behavioral problems, including frequent rule breaking and trouble with authority figures is called
A) oppositional defiant disorder.
B) conduct disorder.
C) antisocial personality disorder
D) equifinality

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The disorder described in the question is conduct disorder, which is characterized by rule-breaking behavior and defiance towards authority figures. Oppositional defiant disorder may involve similar behaviors but to a lesser degree and without the involvement of serious rule-breaking. Antisocial personality disorder is a more severe and persistent disorder characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, often beginning in adolescence or early adulthood. Equifinality is a concept from developmental psychology referring to the idea that different developmental pathways can lead to the same outcome or endpoint.

A Disorder Characterized by a Number of Emotional and Behavioral