AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Research has shown that boys with ADHD usually show externalized symptoms, such as running and impulsivity. Girls with ADHD, on the other hand, typically show internalized symptoms. These symptoms include inattentiveness and low self-esteem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Children with ADHD, Combined Presentation show both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms. Children with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that is present in multiple settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical condition. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the child grows, he still experiences difficulties with attention and executive function but the symptoms of hyperactivity seem to fade away or become more internalized. The presentation then changes as the child grows into a teenager or young adult, from predominately hyperactive to predominately inattentive.