Who Is Displaying an Externalizing Problem

question 99

Multiple Choice

Who is displaying an externalizing problem?

• A) Darrin, who is worrying about his psychology exam
• B) Samantha, who is depressed
• C) Tabitha, who punches other children on the playground
• D) Stevens, who is extremely shy

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Definitions:

ADHD

Stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Child Psychiatry

A branch of psychiatry that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents.

Leo Kanner

An Austrian-American psychiatrist known for his work in child psychiatry, particularly his landmark 1943 paper that first described autism.

ADHD-I

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation, characterized by issues with maintaining attention and focus.