Which of the Following Is True Regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

• A) The prevalence is approximately 10% of children.
• B) Girls are more likely to be diagnosed as children.
• C) Over half of children with ADHD show symptoms into adulthood.
• D) ADHD must include both inattention and hyperactivity.
• E) Women are more likely to be diagnosed with adult ADHD.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the vertebral column; it is central to transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.