A child who presents a pattern of negativistic,hostile,and defiant behaviour would likely receive a diagnosis of:

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A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior is characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder. Children with this disorder often argue with adults, refuse to comply with rules or requests, deliberately annoy or provoke others, blame others for their mistakes or misbehavior, and show spiteful or vindictive behavior. Conduct disorder and child psychopathy typically involve more aggressive and antisocial behavior, while attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

A Child Who Presents a Pattern of Negativistic,hostile,and Defiant Behaviour