Currently, the Cause of ADHD Is Believed to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

Currently, the cause of ADHD is believed to be

• A) an allergic reaction to certain foods and food additives.
• B) a combination of family pathology and poor peer modeling.
• C) excessive sugar in the diet.
• D) both biological and psychological factors.

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Definitions:

Phallic

Pertains to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory where the child's libido (sexual energy) is focused on the genital area.

Psychosexual Development

A Freudian theory highlighting the series of childhood stages where the libido (sexual energy) focuses on distinct erogenous zones.

Oral

Pertaining to the mouth; often used to describe the first psychosexual stage in Freudian psychology where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.