The DSM Requires That Symptoms of ADHD Be Present Before

question 67

Multiple Choice

The DSM requires that symptoms of ADHD be present before the age of _____ in order to receive the diagnosis.

• A)4
• B)8
• C)12
• D)16

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Definitions:

Early-Maturing

Refers to individuals who reach developmental milestones sooner than their peers, particularly in terms of physical or sexual development.

Risky Activity

Activities that involve a significant risk of harm or injury to the person engaging in them or to others, often characterized by unpredictability and potential negative outcomes.

Cognitive Maturity

The stage of development at which an individual has acquired the mental capacity to make fully reasoned decisions and understand consequences.

Reproductive Development

The biological and physiological process by which humans reach sexual maturity and gain the ability to reproduce.