Oppositional Defiant Disorder
According to the DSM IV Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is diagnosed
when a person shows negative/pessimistic and defiant behavior that has been
on going for at least six months.
Their behavior interferes in their daily lives in the social activities,
school or at work and these behaviors are not a result of a psychosis or
mood disorder. ODD will be diagnosed if the person does not meet the criteria
of Conduct Disorder, and if the person is 18 years or older and does not
meet the criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Psychiatrists will use the following symptoms in diagnosing ODD:
They display a persistent defiance of authority, refuse to obey instructions,
have hostile behavior and often loose their temper. They will often argue
with adults, behave in a way as to deliberately annoy people, the blame others
for their misbehavior, they are often angry or resentful and are spiteful
or vindictive.
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