A College Student Visits a Clinician and States That He

question 108

Multiple Choice

A college student visits a clinician and states that he experiences several of the symptoms of ADHD. Because the medication typically prescribed to treat ADHD is highly controlled, the clinician must support the diagnosis with reliable, valid assessment. She is MOST likely to administer the ______ to the student.

• A) CPT
• B) WCST
• C) MMPI
• D) TAT

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

The division of something into two branches or parts, often referred to in a biological context such as blood vessels or airways.

Hyperactive

Hyperactive describes a condition of having more energy and movement than is normal or desirable, often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Hyper-

A prefix meaning above or excessive, used to describe conditions of overactivity or elevated levels (e.g., hypertension).

Dys-

A prefix in medical terms indicative of abnormal, difficult, or painful conditions.