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Psych Screening Conduct Disorder  Occurs in 6-16 % of boys and 2-9% of girls younger than 18 years of age Conduct Disorder is characterized by a repetitive pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or the rules are violated. The child manifests several of the following:   Answer the following questions: YES NO 1 Aggression to people and animals: Bully Physical fights Uses weapons Physically cruel to people and/or animals Stealing while confronting the victim Forced someone into sexual activity 2  Property destruction: Fire setting with the intention of causing damage Deliberately destroyed property 3  Deceitfulness or theft: Has broken into houses or cars Has stolen things without confronting the victim Often "cons" others 4  Rules violation: Brakes curfew Runs away from home Truancy 5  The above cause significant impairment in functioning     If the child manifests several of the above he/she might benefit from psychiatric treatment.