It Is Important to Seek a Medical Evaluation When Assessing

question 12

Multiple Choice

It is important to seek a medical evaluation when assessing an individual for ADHD because

• A) Doctors can do medical tests to confirm the existence of the disorder.
• B) It is important to rule out other medical conditions that may be contributing to the behaviors of concern.
• C) Physicians are better able to identify the disorder because of their medical training.
• D) Parents are more likely to trust their physician than the school evaluation team.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms that lead to distress, disability, or significant risk of harm, classified and described in diagnostic manuals such as the DSM and ICD.

Prevalence

The proportion of a particular population found to be affected by a specific condition at a given time.

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, or worry that interferes with daily life.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.