Which assessment findings support a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder?
a. Negative, hostile, and spiteful toward parents. Blames others for misbehavior.
b. Exhibits involuntary facial twitching and blinking; makes barking sounds.
c. Violates others' rights; cruelty toward people or animals; steals; truancy.
d. Displays poor academic performance and reports frequent nightmares.
ANS: A
Oppositional defiant disorder is a repeated and persistent pattern of having an angry and irritable mood in conjunction with demonstrating defiant and vindictive behavior. The distracters identify findings associated with conduct disorder, anxiety disorder, and Tourette's syndrome.
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