Defining the Scope of Adolescent Problem Behavior Adolescent problem behavior (APB) encompasses a broad range of actions that violate societal norms, infringe upon the rights of others, or place the individual adolescent or their peers at significant risk of harm. This domain of study is critical because adolescence is a period characterized by heightened neurobiological […]
Defining Adolescent Problem Behavior Adolescent problem behavior (APB) refers to a broad spectrum of actions, cognitions, and emotional states that violate societal norms, infringe upon the rights of others, or place the individual at significant risk for negative outcomes, encompassing everything from minor delinquency to serious psychopathology. Conceptually, APB is often distinguished from typical adolescent […]