Externalizing disorders are mental disorders characterized by externalizing behaviors, maladaptive behaviors directed toward an individual's environment, which cause impairment or interference in life functioning.

What is the meaning of externalizing the problem?

Externalizing problems refer to psychological problems that are manifest externally and are directly observable to others (e.g., aggression, delinquency).

What is an example of externalizing problem?

Some examples of externalizing disorder symptoms include, often losing one's temper, excessive verbal aggression, physical aggression to people and animals, destruction of property, theft, and deliberate fire setting.