Children with Attention Deficit Disorder Are Distracted by Everything in the Environment

question 65

Multiple Choice

Children with attention deficit disorder are distracted by everything in the environment rather than being able to choose what they want to focus on.These children are lacking in:

• A) divided attention
• B) automatic processing
• C) selective attention
• D) controlled processing

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Definitions:

Civil Lawsuit

A legal dispute between two or more parties seeking monetary damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions.

Tort

A civil wrong or injury that leads to legal liability, allowing the injured party to seek compensation for damages caused by the tortfeasor.

Exploitation

Also referred to as financial abuse, it is the unauthorized or improper use of the resources of an elder for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain. Examples include forgery; misuse or theft of money or possessions; use of coercion or deception to surrender finances or property; or improper use of guardianship or power of attorney.

Elder

A term that refers to an older person, often used with respect and to acknowledge their wisdom and experience.