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

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?​

• A) It is caused by the overexposure to food preservatives.
• B) It occurs by age seven and is many times more common in boys than girls.
• C) It is characterized by letter reversal, mirror reading, and reduced comprehension.
• D) It is most widely treated by using suppressants.

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Definitions:

Getting Some Food

The act of obtaining food to satisfy hunger, which can encompass a range of behaviors from purchasing food at a store to preparing a meal.

Sleeping

The natural state of rest for the mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness and reduced sensory activity.

Jogging

A form of aerobic exercise involving running at a slow or leisurely pace, aimed at improving fitness and cardiovascular health.

Arousal Theory

The theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, neither too high nor too low.