Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is distinguished from Conduct Disorder primarily because ODD does NOT involve:
AArgumentative behavior toward authority figures
BVindictiveness or angry outbursts
CRefusal to comply with rules
DSevere aggression toward people/animals or violation of others' basic rights
Explanation
Unlike Conduct Disorder, ODD involves defiance, irritability, and stubbornness without serious illegal acts or physical violence.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Abnormal Psychology
- Subtopic: Childhood Disorders

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