Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is characterized by a recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures. This may be evident through frequent loss of temper, persistent arguments with adults, defiance of rules/requests, deliberate annoyance of others, frequent blame of others for one’s mistakes, and frequent displays of anger, resentment, spite, or vindication.

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