Adironke Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 152

Multiple Choice

Adironke has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .Her psychiatrist tells her that there are several different brain areas that might contribute to her various symptoms.Which of the following would the psychiatrist be unlikely to name as an involved brain structure?

• A)the cerebellum
• B)the basal ganglia
• C)the striate nucleus
• D)the corpus callosum

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Definitions:

Attitudinal Foundation

The underlying beliefs and values that shape an individual's attitudes and behaviors.

Accepting

The process of recognizing and coming to terms with the reality of a situation, emotion, or outcome without attempting to change it, protest, or exit.

Meditation

A mindfulness practice focusing on deep breathing and mental concentration to achieve a state of relaxation and heightened awareness.

Muscle Relaxation

A technique used in various therapies to relieve tension and stress by systematically tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups.