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More boys than girls have it before puberty starts, but it's about equal after puberty.
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What sex is more likely to develop oppositional defiant disorder?
more common in boys than girls before puberty ; the disorder typically begins by age eight. After puberty the male:female ratio is about 1:1.
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
More commonly known as ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a disturbing behavior problem that some children and teens are affected by. ODD is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by aggressiveness and a persistent disregard for societal normalcy and rules. Destruction of property, theft, and rage towards government or "the man" are signs of this disorder.
In what families is oppositional defiant disorder more common?
in families where at least one parent has a history of a mood disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or a substance-related disorder
How does parent management training help children with oppositional defiant disorder?
Parent management training focuses on teaching the parents specific and more effective techniques for handling the child's opposition and defiance. Research has shown that parent management training is more effective than family therapy
What is O D D?
D O is an abbreviation that may stand for so many things. Some of the common ones include district office, digital output, delivery order, doctor of osteopathy and so many more.
What behaviors can be observed with oppositional defiant disorder?
What Are the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?Symptoms of ODD may include: Throwing repeated temper tantrumsExcessively arguing with adultsActively refusing to comply with requests and rulesDeliberately trying to annoy or upset others, or being easily annoyed by othersBlaming others for your mistakesHaving frequent outbursts of anger and resentmentBeing spiteful and seeking revengeSwearing or using obscene languageSaying mean and hateful things when upsetIn addition, many children with ODD are moody, easily frustrated, and have a low self-esteem. They also may abuse drugs and alcohol.Many children and teens with ODD also have other behavioral problems, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, mood disorders (such as http://wiki.answers.com/content/article/60/67127.htm), and anxiety disorders. Some children with ODD go on to develop a more serious behavior disorder called conduct disorder.
What do the letters in the word odd mean?
That's an interesting question, but I'm not sure I'm following you. The word "odd" is just a word, and the word as a whole means something, not the individual letters. If you mean ODD as an acronym for something, then it could mean Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Oldest Dear Daughter, or any one of a number of things that have three words together in that order O-D-D. I'm including a related link to some likely ones, but we can even make some more up... how about Odd Diapered Ducks, or Otherworldly Distinct Diagonals?
Which eating disorder are people more likely to die from?
Anorexia
What eating disorder is more likely to affect more men then woman?
belamia
How does early-onset conduct disorder compare to adolescent-onset conduct disorder?
is more likely to be outgrown.
Behavior Disorders?
Behavior disorders are mental health conditions characterized by patterns of disruptive or harmful behavior that cause significant distress or impairment in an individual's functioning. These disorders can include oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and disruptive behavior disorder. Treatment typically involves a combination of therapy, medication, and behavioral interventions.
What eating disorder is more likely to effect men?
Muscle dysmorphia, and / or anorexia athletica.
