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:

Reciprocal Determinism

The theory that a person's behavior is both influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment.

Reciprocal Determinism

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Bandura's Theory

A psychological framework developed by Albert Bandura that emphasizes the importance of observation, imitation, and modeling in learning.

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