​Pathology - Oppositional Defiant Disorder

​Pathology - Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
Pathophysiology 
This is typified by persistently antagonistic and defiant actions toward those in positions of power. This is different from conduct disorder in that there aren't any significant transgressions of social standards, such physical fights, property damage, cruelty to animals, stealing, or other actions that could raise an investigation from the police. After the age of 18, conduct problem also frequently leads to antisocial personality disorder. Other factors to take into account could be separation anxiety disorder, which usually begins at age 7 or 8 and is brought on by the loss of an attachment figure during a divorce.