A. A pattern of
negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior
lasting at least 6 months, during which four (or
more) of the following are present:
- Often
loses temper.
- Often
argues with adults.
- Often
actively defies or refuses to comply with
- adult?s
requests or rules.
- Often
deliberately annoys people.
- Often
blames others for his or her mistakes or
misbehavior.
- Often
touchy or easily annoyed by others.
- Often
angry and resentful.
- Often
spiteful or vindictive.
Note:
Consider a criterion met only if the behavior
occurs more frequently than is typically
observed in individuals of comparable age and
developmental level.
B.
The disturbance in behavior causes clinically
significant impairment in social, academic, or
occupational functioning.
C.
The behaviors do not occur exclusively during
the course of a Psychotic or Mood Disorder.
D.
Criteria are not met for Conduct Disorder, and,
if the individual is age 18 years or older,
criteria are not met for Antisocial Personality
Disorder.
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