What is Oppositional defiant disorder?
{{refimprove|date=June 2014}} '''Oppositional defiant disorder''' is a [[mental disorder]]. It causes [[irritable]] and [[Anger|angry]] behaviour for at least 6 months. This behavior is noticeable in [[communication]] with other people. Most people with ODD do not usually get aggressive towards other people or [[animal]]s, [[steal]], or cause [[destruction]]. This is different from people with [[conduct disorder]]. But people with ODD do argue, and they often deliberately [[cause trouble]]. ==Symptoms== To be [[diagnose]]d with ODD, the person must have a behavior pattern for at least six months.<ref name=Mayo>{{cite web |url=http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20024559 |title=Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) |author=Mayo Clinic Staff |date=6 January 2012 |website= |publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |accessdate=11 June 2014 }}</ref> At least four of these eight symptoms must be there in that time:<ref name=Mayo/> *Often [[Argument|argues]] with adults *Goes against adults' requests and [[Rule|rules]] *Deliberately annoys other people *[[Blame|Blames]] other people for things they themselves have done wrong *Angry and resentful of other people *[[Spite|Spiteful]]/seeks [[revenge]] *Gets annoyed easily About 10.2% of people have or have had ODD (11.2% of males and 9.2% of females). In many cases this condition worsens into [[conduct disorder]], which often worsens into [[antisocial personality disorder|antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)]]. This is more likely in boys than girls, and more likely if the person also has [[attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]]. ODD typically begins in childhood. It is the most common mental disorder in children. It is unusual in adults, because the affected person usually either recovers or develops [[Antisocial personality disorder]] ODD is more common in family members of people who have ODD, [[Conduct disorder|CD]] or [[Antisocial personality disorder|ASPD]]. It is mor