There has been considerable debate regarding whether oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are a continuum or represent two distinct disorders.Research now supports that

A-oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder represent a continuum of the same behaviors
B-oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are qualitatively different disorders
C-there’s no evidence to support either side of the debate
D-oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are the same disorder with different ages of onset

A-oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder represent a continuum of the same behaviors