Which of the Following Statements Is True of Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A)Symptoms of ADHD disappear in young adulthood in about 75 percent of cases.
• B)Adults with ADHD are at high risk for depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.
• C)Approximately 10 percent of children with ADHD develop a conduct disorder, abuse drugs, or violate the law.
• D)According to an epidemiological study, ADHD is more likely to be diagnosed in adult females than adult males.

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Definitions:

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where behavior is guided by consequences and external rewards or punishments.

Recreational Drugs

Substances taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons; often associated with altering one's mood, perception, or consciousness.

Moral Development

The growth in an individual's understanding of right and wrong, based on cultural, societal, and personal values.

Critical Period

A specific timeframe in the development of an organism during which it is especially sensitive to certain stimuli or experiences, which are essential for normal development.