A psychological disorder in childhood and adolescence characterized by excessive tendencies to refuse requests from parents and others is known as a(n) ______disorder.
A) attention-deficit hyperactivity
B) childhood disintegrative
C) conduct
D) oppositional defiant

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Oppositional defiant disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of disobedient, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures, including parents, teachers, and other adults. Children with ODD often argue with adults, refuse to comply with rules or requests, deliberately annoy or upset others, and blame others for their mistakes or misbehavior.

A Psychological Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence Characterized by Excessive