Which of the Following Is FALSE About ADHD

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about ADHD?

• A) Minority youth are somewhat less likely than Caucasian youth to receive the diagnosis.
• B) ADHD is heritable.
• C) More adults are given the diagnosis of ADHD than children.
• D) Male children are the most likely to be labeled with the diagnosis.

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Validity

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