A pattern of behavior that includes being negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile toward authority figures, and which lasts more than 6 months, is the definition of a(n)
A) oppositional defiant disorder.
B) status violation.
C) covert destructive disorder.
D) conduct disorder.

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The pattern of behavior described in the question is characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which involves an ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile, and negative behaviors toward authority figures such as parents, teachers, and other adults. ODD can last more than six months and can have a significant impact on a child's social, emotional, and academic development. Conduct disorder (D) is a more severe and persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that may involve aggression, rule-breaking, and violations of the rights of others. Status violation (B) and covert destructive disorder (C) are not recognized diagnostic categories.

A Pattern of Behavior That Includes Being Negative, Defiant, Disobedient