Which Statement Is Accurate Regarding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A) ADHD is characterized by periods of mania and periods of depression.
• B) Anxiety and social withdrawal are more frequently seen in girls than in boys.
• C) Diagnosis is higher in girls than in boys.
• D) ADHD is generally diagnosed later in life.

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