<P> Oppositional defiant disorder was first defined in the DSM - III ( 1980 ) . Since the introduction of ODD as an independent disorder , the field trials to inform the definition of this disorder have included predominantly male subjects . Some clinicians have debated whether the diagnostic criteria presented above would be clinically relevant for use with females . Furthermore , some have questioned whether gender - specific criteria and thresholds should be included . Additionally , some clinicians have questioned the preclusion of ODD when conduct disorder is present . According to Dickstein , the DSM - 5 attempts to : </P>
<P> Oppositional defiant disorder was first defined in the DSM - III ( 1980 ) . Since the introduction of ODD as an independent disorder , the field trials to inform the definition of this disorder have included predominantly male subjects . Some clinicians have debated whether the diagnostic criteria presented above would be clinically relevant for use with females . Furthermore , some have questioned whether gender - specific criteria and thresholds should be included . Additionally , some clinicians have questioned the preclusion of ODD when conduct disorder is present . According to Dickstein , the DSM - 5 attempts to : </P>
when did oppositional defiant disorder become a diagnosis
when did oppositional defiant disorder become a diagnosis
1980
1980