The Rate of ADHD Has Doubled in 20 Years

question 30

Multiple Choice

The rate of ADHD has doubled in 20 years. Possible explanations include changes in diagnosis procedures and greater awareness of the problem. Another possibility is school policies that push for diagnoses so that problem students will ______.

• A) receive fewer services from needy school districts
• B) not be counted in the district's test score average
• C) be transferred to alternative school district campuses
• D) receive the appropriate disciplinary interventions

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Definitions:

Upper Levels

Refers to the senior ranks or higher echelons within an organizational hierarchy.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said in a conversation.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication methods not involving words, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which convey meaning.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, often used as a means of non-verbal communication.