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. 1992 Oct;17(4):146–157.

The varied adult psychopathologies of children's behavior disorders.

H R Huessy 1
PMCID: PMC1188439  PMID: 1450187

Abstract

Thirteen percent of the general population show the traits of emotional over-reactivity, emotional lability and impulsiveness that appear to be genetically transmitted. The troublesome manifestation of these traits can often be medically controlled, thereby reducing their costs to society.

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