A child will not obey his mother. When threatened with punishment, he swears, throws things, and threatens to break everything in the house. His outbreaks seem to be restricted to his parents, but he is almost completely unmanageable. This is an example of:

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Martha Rich

21 July, 18:55

A child will not obey his mother. When threatened with punishment, he swears, throws things, and threatens to break everything in the house. His outbreaks seem to be restricted to his parents, but he is almost completely unmanageable. This is an example of:

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Chaz · Answer 1

oppositional defiant disorder

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Oppositional defiant disorder refers to a disorder in which a teenager exhibits a persistent pattern of angry or irritable attitude, aggressive or argumentative actions, and vindictiveness towards those in authority. The child's conduct also disrupts the child's usual day-to-day routines, including family and school events. What makes this disorder different from usual oppositional attitude is how serious it is and how long it has been going on. As per the question, the unmanageable behavior of the child reflects oppositional defiant disorder.