Which of the following is a difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?
a. Co-occurrence with specific and social phobias is common.
b. Parents are more indulgent of their children's behavior before they begin school.
c. Recurrent verbal rage makes communication and assessment difficult.
d. There is great variability in the attentional skills and energy level of preschoolers.
Question 2Which of the following has been shown to help children with ADHD?
a. giving them more freedom
b. ignoring their inappropriate behavior
c. giving more structure to their day
d. using harsh punishment for inappropriate behavior
Question 3Jed has been diagnosed with ADHD, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type. As he matures into adulthood, ____.
a. he will most likely learn to adjust
b. he will develop close friendships with other people who have problems similar to his
c. he is likely to develop schizophrenia
d. his symptoms could be exacerbated by negative reactions from others
Question 4Dr. Hamm says, All children with attention problems are also hyperactive. They are more frequently girls and have more difficulty in unstructured situations. Fortunately most cases, the disorder and symptoms abate in adolescence. Which portion of this statement is accurate?
a. It is accurate to say that all children with attention problems are hyperactive.
b. It is accurate to say that children with attention problems have more difficulty in unstructured situations.
c. It is accurate to say that attention problems abate in adolescence.
d. It is accurate to say that attention problems are more frequent in girls.