GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
ADHD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An American condition
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A psychiatric disorder
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Not a real thing
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Is ADHD considered a mental illness or disorder? ADHD is considered a psychiatric disorder because its symptoms involve mental functioning and cause significant impairment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder marked by trouble controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty paying attention, or overactivity. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.
Detailed explanation-3: -The definition of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been updated in the fifth edition of the Diagnosfic and Stafisfical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to more accurately characterize the experience of affected adults.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.