Which Best Describes the Way Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Develops

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the way attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops as children grow into adulthood?

• A) Children tend to outgrow ADHD.
• B) ADHD tends to evolve into more severe forms of pathology.
• C) Symptoms remain relatively stable throughout the lifespan for most individuals.
• D) Manifestations of ADHD tend to change over time but many problems often persist.

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