If an Assessment Identifies a Child as Having ADHD When

question 27

Multiple Choice

If an assessment identifies a child as having ADHD when the child does not have ADHD, this would be an example of:

• A)a false negative.
• B)a false positive.
• C)a correct diagnosis.
• D)differential diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Learning Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes the role of experience and learning in shaping behavior.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines how social and cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Behaviorist

A behaviorist is a psychologist who focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning and environment influence behavior, often excluding internal processes like thoughts and emotions.