Word of the week: "truancy"

Source: Behavior Disorders of Childhood by Annenberg Learner (video).

Sentence: "The behaviors [of conduct disorder] include: fighting, stealing, destroying property, truancy, and running away."

Definition: —noun (plural) the act or condition of being absent without permission.

It makes complete sense that children with conduct disorder tend to display a behavior like truancy, since the behavior disorder is characterized by a pattern of repetitive behaviors wherein the rights of others or social norms, such as attending school, are violated.

Works Cited

Behavior Disorders of Childhood. Annenberg Foundation, 2011. Online video.

"truancy." The Free Dictionary. Farlex Inc, 2011. Web. 23 April 2011.