Jason, an 8-year-old, is a very argumentative child. He does not listen to his parents or his teachers. He often initiates arguments and fights with his peers. If elders sees him fighting or disobeying their directives, he places the blame on someone else. He has been exhibiting this behavior for a year now. In this scenario, Jason is most likely to be diagnosed with:
A. oppositional defiant disorder.
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
D. separation anxiety disorder.
Answer: A
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