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

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.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/44354/1/10615_2004_Article_BF00755910.pd