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

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This behavior is characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which is marked by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least six months and directed primarily towards authority figures, in this case, the parents. Conduct disorder involves more severe behaviors including violating the rights of others, which is not specifically mentioned in the scenario. Juvenile delinquency is a legal, not a psychological, term. Childhood schizophrenia involves symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, which are not indicated here.

A Child Will Not Obey Her Mother