A pattern of negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward parents and other authority figures, established prior to age 8 is a(n)

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The pattern described fits the diagnostic criteria for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Conduct disorder involves more severe and serious behaviors, and typically has an onset later in childhood or adolescence. Childhood-onset conduct disorder refers specifically to conduct disorder symptoms that first appear prior to age 10. Adolescent-onset conduct disorder refers to symptoms that first appear at age 10 or later. ADHD involves symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but does not necessarily involve defiance or hostility towards authority figures.

A Pattern of Negative, Defiant, Disobedient, and Hostile Behavior Toward