Currently, the Cause of ADHD Is Believed to Be

question 122

Multiple Choice

Currently, the cause of ADHD is believed to be

• A) a combination of family pathology and poor peer modeling.
• B) excessive sugar in the diet.
• C) an allergic reaction to certain foods and food additives.
• D) both biological and psychological factors.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory input and assigning it emotional meaning, as well as in language, learning, and memory.

Permanent Memory

A term often used colloquially to describe long-term memories that are believed to be stored indefinitely in the brain.

Occipital Lobe

The rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain involved in numerous bodily functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of other hormones within the body.