A child is openly hostile toward his parents. He argues with them constantly and will not do anything they say. They cannot control him. The diagnosis he is MOST likely to receive is:

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The child's symptoms of constant arguing and refusal to follow directions, along with hostility towards parents, are characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). ODD is defined by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.

A Child Is Openly Hostile Toward His Parents