Peer/Sibling conflict

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1. Engages in frequent, overt, intense fighting (verbal and/or physical) with peers and/or siblings.

2. Projects responsibility for conflicts onto others.

3. Believes that he/she is treated unfairly and/or that parents favor sibling(s) over himself/herself.

4. Peer and/or sibling relationships are characterized by bullying, defiance, revenge, taunting, and incessant teasing.

5. Has virtually no friends, or a few who exhibit similar socially disapproved behavior.

6. Exhibits a general pattern of behavior that is impulsive, intimidating, and unmalleable.

7. Behaviors toward peers are aggressive and lack discernible empathy for others.

8. Parents are hostile toward the client, demonstrating a familial pattern of rejection, quarreling, and lack of respect or affection.