A 15-year-old ran away from home six times and was arrested for shoplifting. The parents told the Court, "We can't manage our teenager." The adolescent is physically abusive to the mother and defiant with the father. Which diagnosis is supported by this adolescent's behavior?

A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
B) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
C) Intermittent explosive disorder
D) CD

Conduct Disorder (CD)

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a longstanding pattern of disregard for rules, social norms, and the rights of others.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

A behavioral disorder characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger or aggression.