What is a key difference between Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and Conduct disorder (CD) in children?
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Correct answer: Aggression toward people or animals and rule violation
Conduct disorder involves more serious behavioural problems such as aggression toward people/animals and deliberate violation of rules, while ODD involves defiance and irritability without such severe behaviours.
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