A 7-year-old boy is argumentative, defiant, has anger outbursts, is always trying to "get even" with someone, and blames others for his actions. These are characteristics of which disorder?

Choice A reason: Conduct disorder involves more severe violations of societal rules and the rights of others, such as aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, or theft, which are not described here. Choice B reason: Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed only in individuals aged 18 and older; therefore, it cannot be applied to a 7-year-old child. Choice C reason: Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by discrete episodes of severe aggression or rage that are disproportionate to the situation, rather than ongoing patterns of defiance and blame. Choice D reason: This is correct. ODD is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness toward authority figures, which matches the behaviors described in this child.