Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (pronounced: əˌpäziSH(ə)nəl dēˈfīənt dəˈsôrdər) is a type of Behavioral Disorder that is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness. The disorder is typically diagnosed in childhood.

Etymology

The term "Oppositional Defiant Disorder" was first used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980. The term is derived from the English words "opposition", "defiant", and "disorder", which describe the main characteristics of the condition.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder include frequent temper tantrums, excessive arguing with adults, active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules, deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people, blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior, being touchy or easily annoyed by others, frequent anger and resentment, mean and hateful talking when upset, seeking revenge, and having a low self-esteem.

Related Terms

• Conduct Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Mood Disorder
• Anxiety Disorder
• Depression

Treatment

Treatment for Oppositional Defiant Disorder often involves therapy, training to help build positive family interactions, and may sometimes include medications.

See Also

• Child Psychology
• Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Wikipedia's article - Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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