What Distinguishes ADHD from Typical Childhood Inattention

question 146

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes ADHD from typical childhood inattention?

• A) ADHD involves a high degree of aggressive behaviour.
• B) ADHD involves children who are deficient in their activity level.
• C) ADHD must only be evident in one setting, such as home or school.
• D) ADHD involves excessive inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Beta Waves

Brain wave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive thinking, typically observed in EEG recordings.

Narcolepsy

A disorder in which a person experiences excessive sleepiness during normal waking hours, sometimes going limp and collapsing.

Somnambulism

The medical term for sleepwalking, a phenomenon where a person walks or performs other complex behaviors while in a state of sleep.