Children who show behavior characterized by characterized by a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures and along with the absence of a serious violation of the basic rights of others can be considered for the diagnosis of:
A)Conduct disorder
B)Oppositional defiant disorder
C)Antisocial personality disorder
D)Intermittent explosive disorder

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The behavior described is characteristic of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, which involves persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindictiveness towards authority figures, but does not involve serious violations of the rights of others. Conduct disorder involves more severe violations of the rights of others, while Antisocial Personality Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder are both more severe diagnoses typically seen in adults.

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