Parents of a Child Recently Diagnosed with ADHD Ask What

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Multiple Choice

Parents of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD ask what caused it. Based on current research, the BEST response is:

• A) "It is probably due to a brain malformation that can be corrected with surgery."
• B) "Family dysfunction and high levels of family stress cause ADHD."
• C) "It results from the reactions of others to a child who is just an active child."
• D) "Our best guess is that ADHD results from an interaction of several factors."

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