Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• A)is commonly diagnosed after age of 15.
• B)is the most frequent psychological referral to mental health facilities.
• C)is seen equally in boys and girls.
• D)is thought to occur in about 10 percent of school-aged children.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive

Descriptive of actions or behaviors that are counterproductive to situational demands, impairing the ability to effectively adjust or cope.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to the pain or suffering of others, focused more on self-experienced emotions than on the situation of the person in distress.

Diathesis-stress Model

A mental health theory that describes actions as a combination of an inherent susceptibility and stress arising from life events.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.