Which Behavior Best Supports the Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder in an 8-Year-Old

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which behavior best supports the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in an 8-year-old child?

• A) Cries when separated from his mother or father
• B) Refuses to pick up toys as instructed by his parents
• C) Is fascinated with spinning and moving toys and objects
• D) Can concentrate on school work for only very short periods of time

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Definitions:

Positive Deviance

Actions considered deviant within a given context but later reinterpreted as appropriate or even heroic.

Heroic Deviance

Acts of deviance or disobedience that are celebrated or viewed as heroic owing to their perceived justice or benefit to society.

Given Context

The specific circumstances or background in which information is provided or an event occurs, influencing interpretation or understanding.

Positive Deviance

An approach focusing on individuals or groups within a community whose uncommon but successful behaviors or strategies enable them to find better solutions to a problem than peers who face the same challenges and barriers.