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externalizing behavior problems  

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  • Externalizing behavior problems refer to the broad domain of behavior problems that are disruptive to the surroundings of children and adolescents, including delinquency and aggression. Some definitions of externalizing behavior problems also encompass attention problems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Externalizing Behavior Problems]

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