Externalizing problems are hypothesized to reflect an antisocial syndrome, just as internalizing problems are hypothesized to reflect the common underlying factor of
A) negative emotionality.
B) social control.
C) risk-taking behaviors.
D) comorbidity.

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Externalizing problems, such as aggression and delinquency, have been linked to an underlying factor of negative emotionality, while internalizing problems, such as anxiety and depression, have been linked to an underlying factor of negative emotionality as well. Therefore, the best choice is A, as externalizing problems are not linked to social control or risk-taking behaviors specifically, and comorbidity refers to the co-occurrence of multiple disorders, rather than a specific underlying factor.

Externalizing Problems Are Hypothesized to Reflect an Antisocial Syndrome, Just