Jan Is 9 Years Old and Dislikes and Often Avoids

question 38

Multiple Choice

Jan is 9 years old and dislikes and often avoids doing things that require sustained mental effort, such as religious studies and homework. According to the DSM ,

• A) she has met one criterion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• B) she may be showing signs of early-onset schizophrenia.
• C) she is demonstrating a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) she has met one criterion for autism.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose.

Blood Sugar Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, important for energy provision in the body.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict occurring when a goal or event has both attractive and undesirable aspects that make the goal simultaneously appealing and deterring.

Incompatible Demands

Situations where two or more expectations or requirements conflict, making it difficult or impossible to satisfy all at the same time.