Kendall, a popular first grader, is continuously in the principal's office. His teacher complains that he does not listen to instructions, he fails to finish his schoolwork, he fidgets and squirms in his seat, he often leaves his seat without permission, and he cannot seem to wait his turn during class activities. Whenever the principal calls Kendall's mother, she seems baffled by his behavior because Kendall does not have any problems at home, at church, shopping, or at daycare. What diagnosis is appropriate?
a. ADHD, predominantly hyperactive type
b. ADHD, predominantly inattentive type
c. ADHD, predominantly combined type
d. No disorder; his behaviors only appear to occur in one situationschool.
Question 2Which statement about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is accurate?
a. It is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder.
b. It is almost always diagnosed in late adolescence.
c. It is rarely associated with academic or social problems.
d. It is more common in females than in males.
Question 3LuAnne is described by her teacher as a shy and anxious daydreamer who cannot keep on task and fails to pay attention to details. It takes LuAnne twice as long to complete worksheets as other students. If LuAnne has a childhood disorder, it is probably ____.
a. ADHD, predominantly inattentive type
b. ADHD, combined type
c. oppositional defiant disorder
d. conduct disorder
Question 4Which of these disorders has the poorest prognosis?
a. enuresis
b. oppositional defiant disorder
c. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
d. conduct disorder
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