The causes of conduct disorder may originate from genetic factors and environmental. Personality formation occurs up to the age of 18 and is influenced by one's own temperament, present from birth, and character, acquired in the middle and which brings the ideas of right and wrong, as well as the norms and behaviors to be followed .
In addition, there are still genetic factors, complications and conditions during gestation and experiences experienced in childhood that play an important role in the formation of the personality of the person.
Conduct disorder can be considered a type of antisocial personality disorder, but occurs in childhood and youth. The disorder tends to occur in people whose parents have or have had antisocial behaviors.
However, the diagnosis of antisocial disorder can only be made after the age of 18, since the personality is not yet fully formed before this age.
Symptoms
Conduct disorder is characterized by various behaviors and attitudes that disturb others with dangerous or even illicit acts. Children with misconduct do not take into account the feelings of others and do not present remorse, regret or suffering for their reprehensible attitudes.
However, it is important to note that some morally reprehensible acts are common in childhood and adolescence, such as lying.
However, in children and adolescents with conduct disorder these dysfunctional behaviors are long lasting (at least 1 year) and may persist into adulthood, causing distress to others and need for specialized treatment.
Therefore, the causes of the conduct disorder are multiple, with internal influences of the person and the external environment that can interfere negatively in the formation of the personality and favor the development of the disorder.
