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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood disorder that is characterized by undercontrolled, noncompliant, defiant, and socially disruptive behavior. ODD is classified as a disruptive behavior disorder along with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder (CD). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) specifies that youth must exhibit four of the following behaviors for at least six months for a diagnosis of ODD to be made (American Psychiatric Association, 2000):
- Loses temper
- Argues with adults
- Defies or refuses to comply with rules or adult's requests
- Annoys others deliberately
- Blames others for mistakes
- Is easily annoyed by others
- Is often angry and resentful
- Is often spiteful and vindictive
The DSM-IV-TR also specifies that a diagnosis should only be made if oppositional and defiant behavior significantly impairs an individual's ...
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