Which of the Following Is NOT Described in the Text

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT described in the text as one of the four main explanations for the increase in ADHD from 1990 to the present?

• A) Those with ADHD symptoms are more likely to reproduce with each other, increasing the proportion of those with ADHD in the population.
• B) The fact that the IDEIA recognizes ADHD as a potential disability led more parents to seek out a diagnosis to gain access to services.
• C) Low-income children now have greater access to mental health services.
• D) Assessment for ADHD has improved, leading to better identification of those with the disorder.

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Definitions:

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth.

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in a developing embryo or fetus when exposed to the pregnant mother.

Intellectual Disability

A generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing growth, mental, and physical problems.