AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.

Detailed explanation-2: -ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning a condition that is due to differences in in the development and function of the nervous system. People with ADHD have trouble paying attention and controlling their impulses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

Detailed explanation-4: -ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder due to the brain developments associated with ADHD, such as impulse control, attention, planning, and stimulation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are both neurological disorders that have gained attention in recent years (1, 2).

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