What are the primary distinguishing factors between the behavior of children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and those with conduct disorder (CD)? The child with: (select all that apply)

a. ODD relives traumatic events by acting them out.
b. ODD tests limits and disobeys authority figures.
c. ODD has difficulty separating from the parents.
d. CD uses stereotypical or repetitive language.
e. CD often violates the rights of others.


ANS: B, E
Children with ODD are negativistic, disobedient, and defiant toward authority figures without seriously violating the basic rights of others, whereas children with CD frequently behave in ways that violate the rights of others and age-appropriate societal norms. Reliving traumatic events occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder. Stereotypical language behaviors are observed in autistic children. Separation problems with resultant anxiety occur with separation anxiety disorder.

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