An Item Response Theory Analysis of DSM-IV Conduct Disorder.

The article offers information on the DSM-IV conduct disorder (CD) symptom criteria. A study was conducted to determine the extent of DSM-IV, characterized among adolescent antisocial behavior within male and female. The severity of DSM-IV conduct disorder and discrimination parameters were analyzed based on data gathered from Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children. It is revealed that DSM-IV CD symptom criteria are efficient indicators of severe adolescent antisocial behavior, although some CD criteria feature sex bias.