The Major Difference in Diagnostic Criteria for Children and Adults

question 174

Multiple Choice

The major difference in diagnostic criteria for children and adults with ADHD is that:

• A)Children have to have symptom onset prior to age 7; adults can have onset at any age
• B)Children need to have at least six symptoms; adults need to have at least five symptoms
• C)Children need to have at least five symptoms; adults need to have at least six symptoms
• D)There is no difference - the same criteria are applied to children and adults

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Definitions:

Fear and Affiliation

A psychological theory suggesting that people seek the company of others when they are afraid.

Innate Predisposition

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Instinct Theory

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