Behavioral and Developmental Disorders in Children · NCLEX Exam

What is a key difference between Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and Conduct disorder (CD) in children?

  1. Frequent temper tantrums and blaming others
  2. Aggression toward people or animals and rule violation
  3. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
  4. Deficits in social communication and restricted interests
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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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