People Who Are Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)often

question 172

Multiple Choice

People who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often:

• A) have well above average intelligence
• B) are well liked by elementary school peers for being talkative and friendly
• C) have trouble keeping friends because they miss social cues and make social mistakes
• D) are diagnosed with another psychological disorder before age 10

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Definitions:

Neural Activation

The process by which neurons in the brain are stimulated to communicate via electrical and chemical signals.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are stabilized and stored as long-term memories.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which dreaming often occurs.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation, particularly those related to survival instincts like fear and pleasure.