The Idea That Children with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Are Unable

question 117

Multiple Choice

The idea that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are unable to maintain their attention and control their behavior at a level appropriate for their age because they are neurologically immature is known as the _____.

• A) impulse hypothesis
• B) immaturity hypothesis
• C) imbalance hypothesis
• D) irregularity hypothesis

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Definitions:

Intuition

A process of understanding or knowing something immediately, based on a person's feelings rather than facts or evidence.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that entails choosing an option that meets a minimum standard of satisfaction or acceptability, rather than pursuing the best possible outcome.

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.