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The defiant ones: A common form of character pathology in children

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The paper focuses on a common kind of childhood psychopathology that is often misdiagnosed as incorrigibly delinquent and psychopathic. Many children with a chronic history of defiance and antisocial behavior are struggling with intense internal conflicts. The etiology and dynamics of these youngsters, as well as the treatment implications and techniques, are discussed.

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  1. Children's Psychiatric Hospital, University of Michigan Medical Center, 48109, Ann Arbor, MI

    Morton Chethik

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Chethik, M. The defiant ones: A common form of character pathology in children. Clin Soc Work J 15, 35–42 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755910

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