Oppositional Defiant Disorder: DSM IV Criteria
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: DSM IV Criteria
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder that consists of a pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months, during which four (or more) of the following behaviors are present:
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- often loses temper
- often argues with adults
- often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults’ requests or rules
- often deliberately annoys people
- often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviour
- is often touchy or easily annoyed by others
- is often angry and resentful
- is often spiteful or vindictive
Each of the above is only considered diagnostic if the behavior occurs more frequently than is typically observed in children of comparable age and developmental level and if the behavior causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.
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Oppositional Defiant disorder is not diagnosed if the behaviors occur exclusively during the course of a Psychotic or Mood Disorder or if Conduct Disorder is diagnosed.
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