Which of the Following Is an Additional Criterion for a Diagnosis

question 65

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following is an additional criterion for a diagnosis of ADHD?

• A) Symptoms must appear prior to age 12.
• B) Symptoms must be present for at least one year.
• C) Symptoms must occur in at least one setting.
• D) Symptoms must produce significant impairments in the child's social or academic performance.

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Definitions:

Agency Thinking

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, influenced by personal beliefs and goals.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy targeting the causes of stress in practical ways, aiming to reduce or eliminate the stressors.

Explanatory Style

An individual's habitual way of explaining events, especially the causes of adverse events, which can influence their psychological health.

Internal Attributions

The inference that a person's behavior is due to their own internal characteristics, such as personality, beliefs, or efforts, rather than external circumstances.