Distinguishing Between a Diagnosis of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Children

question 45

Multiple Choice

Distinguishing between a diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder in children is challenging. Research has suggested two areas in which identifiable differences may exist. They are:

• A) parental psychopathology and brain patterns in the amygdala.
• B) parental psychopathology and addiction.
• C) the child's birth order and brain patterns in the amygdala.
• D) the child's birth order and activity levels.

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Definitions:

Cleanliness

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