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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 12 Problem 17TY

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Solution 1

Mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are common in both males and females but some disorders vary between them. To understand this it can be grouped into

• Internalizing disorders

• Externalizing disorders

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Externalizing disorders are characterized by Disinhibition. These include alcohol abuse, conduct disorders and antisocial behaviors.

These are more prevalent in males than females

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Conduct behavior as the name indicates it is the serious disorder that is to be considered. Children with conduct disorder behave in a different manner. They are characterized by breaking the rules and violating the rights of others.

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They used to steal the things, lie and show cruel behavior towards the animals. Conduct disorder children also involve in sex, smoking and drinking before they reach puberty. They easily lose their temper and cannot tolerate frustration.

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Hence the options a and d are not correct.

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Internalizing disorders is characterized by the negative emotions and can be grouped into distress and fear. Some of them are major depression, anxiety disorder, panic disorder etc.

These are more prevalent in females than males. Females with conduct disorder mostly involve in relational aggression.

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Hence the correct option is .