The Role of Genetic Factors in Conduct Disorder Based on Studies of Tourette Syndrome and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Probands and Their Relatives

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To examine the role of genetic factors in oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD), 38 variables relating to the relevant DSM-III-R criteria, as well as other angry and aggressive behaviors, were examined in 1177 Tourette syndrome (TS) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) probands, their first-degree relatives, and controls. Two techniques were used: (1) a genetic loading...

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