A 13 years old boy often argue with parent and teachers. However he is not physical aggressive and there is no history of drug abuse, theft, lying or bullying. Most likely diagnosis is-
Ans: B. Oppositional defiant disorder(Ref: Kaplan & saddock's th/e p. 11391)This boy is showing a pattern of defiance of authority (arguing with parents and teachers).There are no features of conduct disorder (drug abuse, theft' lying).Thus, the diagnosis is oppositional defiant disorder.
Conduct disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
Autism
Pervasive developmental disorder