GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
ADHD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Yes, ADD and ADHD are the same thing. ADD (attention-deficit disorder) is an outdated term for what is now called ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Some kids with ADHD have hyperactive behaviors and some don’t, but the diagnosis is ADHD either way.
Detailed explanation-2: -While ADHD is technically considered a mental illness, you may also hear it called a mental disorder, especially in clinical settings. Those with ADHD may also use different terms to describe this mental health condition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Today, there is no ADD vs. ADHD. ADD and ADHD are considered subtypes of the same condition and the same diagnosis, according to the DSM-5. Similarly, the stereotypical caricature of a person with ADHD-a boisterous, outspoken risk taker-is outdated.
Detailed explanation-4: -Is there a difference? Not anymore. In 1994, doctors decided all forms of attention-deficit disorder would be called “attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ” or ADHD, even if the person wasn’t hyperactive. Now it’s called, inattentive type, or ADHD, hyperactive/impulsive type, or ADHD, combined type.