A social worker needs to be cautious when completing an assessment for oppositional defiant disorder. The problem should be observed at home and school. Behaviors must occur in a manner that affects family, social life and academic life. Which of the following symptoms need to be displayed in order to correctly diagnose oppositional defiant disorder?

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In order to correctly diagnose oppositional defiant disorder, a social worker must observe a specific set of behaviors, including frequent temper tantrums, hateful language directed at others, and annoyance at interacting with other people. Oppositional defiant disorder affects school-aged children and adolescents. Currently, there are no known causes for this problem.

A Social Worker Needs to Be Cautious When Completing an Assessment