OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER
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The behavior disturbances cause
clinically significant problems in social, school, or work
functioning. The course of oppositional defiant disorder varies
among patients. In males, the disorder is more common among those
who had problem temperaments or high motor activity in the preschool
years. During the school years, patients may have low self-esteem,
changing moods, and a low frustration tolerance. Patients may swear
and use alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs at an early age. There
are often conflicts with parents, teachers, and peers.
Children with this disorder show their negative and defiant
behaviors by being persistently stubborn and resisting directions.
They may be unwilling to compromise, give in, or negotiate with
adults. Patients may deliberately or persistently test limits,
ignore orders, argue, and fail to accept blame for misdeeds.
Hostility is directed at adults or peers and is shown by verbal
aggression or deliberately annoying others. |
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