Some Professionals Are Concerned with the Identification of ADHD in Culturally

question 59

Multiple Choice

Some professionals are concerned with the identification of ADHD in culturally diverse students because

• A)African American individuals have a higher rate of the disorder.
• B)the rating scales used to identify the disorder may reflect bias toward or against certain cultural groups.
• C)the assessment methods used are accurate only for European American individuals.
• D)the common treatment approaches are effective only for European American individuals.

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