Professionals do not all agree on one set of defining characteristics for emotional and behavioral disorders. However, they can agree on the following elements.

Select 3 correct answer(s)

the behavior is extreme

the individual has a neurological disfunction

the cause of the behavior is due to poor parenting or another pathological relationship

the behavior is internal

the behavior is harmful

the behavior is chronic

the behavior is problematic, defined by social or cultural expectations

The correct answers are:

1. The behavior is extreme.
2. The behavior is harmful.
3. The behavior is chronic.