Juan Is an 8 Year Old Boy in Third Grade

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Juan is an 8 year old boy in third grade. He has been struggling with school since first grade, but this year his teacher is fed up. Even though he is a polite child, she can no longer pass him for simply trying his hardest. Juan is frequently out of his seat, misplaces his work, makes careless errors, and distracts other children. It is likely that Juan has ADHD and wasn't previously diagnosed because:

• A)Children aren't usually diagnosed until third grade
• B)Children are not diagnosed until the behaviours have been present for seven years
• C)Juan is Hispanic
• D)Juan is Caucasian

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill or area of knowledge.

Self-Determination

The process by which individuals control their own life, make their own choices, and pursue their genuine interests without undue external influence.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives provided by external sources, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate behavior.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, for the enjoyment or satisfaction derived directly from the activity itself, rather than for some separable consequence.