Oppositional defiant disorder affects 16% of school-aged children and adolescents. There are no known causes for ODD, but parents report their child with this problem being more demanding as a youngster. What symptoms should appear before a social worker completes a full assessment?
A)Excessive arguing
B)Active defiance with adult requests
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

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Symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder include excessive arguing, easily annoyed by others, hateful when talking, active defiance with adult requests, and frequent temper tantrums. Oppositional defiant disorder describes children with serious behaviors that are uncooperative and hostile towards authority figures. The problem is often observed at home and school, affecting a child's family, social, and academic life.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Affects 16% of School-Aged Children and Adolescents