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Which age group does ADHD typically onset before?

  • 12 years of age (correct)
  • 24 years of age
  • 18 years of age
  • 6 years of age

    • What are the symptoms of inattention in ADHD?

  • Running or climbing in inappropriate situations
  • Engaging in play or leisure activities quietly
  • Not following through on instructions and being easily distracted (correct)
  • Talking excessively and interrupting others

    • What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

  • ADHD is equally common in males and females
  • ADHD is two times more common in males than females (correct)
  • ADHD is three times more common in males than females
  • ADHD is more common in females than males

    • Which behavior is associated with impulsivity in individuals with ADHD?

    <p>Driving recklessly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain regions are associated with impaired response inhibition in children with ADHD?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex, striatum, and thalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters have consistently been identified as contributors to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

    <p>Dopamine and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line treatment for adults with ADHD?

    <p>Medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is supported by the research mentioned in the text?

    <p>ADHD in childhood is not linked to an increased risk for substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research, what is the effect of treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood on the risk for later substance use disorders?

    <p>Treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) compare in terms of rates of future substance-related problems?

    <p>Children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug and those who do not receive the drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for the diagnosis of ADHD?

    <p>Symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity for at least six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prevalent diagnosed disorder among youth in the United States?

    <p>ADHD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

    <p>ADHD is two times more common in males than females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013), treatment of ADHD during childhood with a psychostimulant drug

    <p>has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is at an increased risk for substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood?

    <p>Children with ADHD who do not receive a psychostimulant drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) find regarding rates of future substance-related problems in children with ADHD?

    <p>There is no difference in rates of substance-related problems between children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug and those who do not receive the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which comorbid disorder is most commonly found in children with ADHD?

    <p>Oppositional defiant disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brain abnormalities are associated with ADHD in children?

    <p>Abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex, striatum, and corpus callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters have consistently been identified as contributors to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

    <p>Dopamine and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for preschool children with ADHD?

    <p>Parent training in behavioral management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the diagnosis of ADHD?

    <p>Symptoms present in at least two settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

    <p>ADHD is more common in males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prevalent diagnosed disorder among youth ages 3 to 17 years in the United States?

    <p>ADHD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of inattention in adults with ADHD?

    <p>Excessive motor activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following brain regions is NOT associated with impaired response inhibition in children with ADHD?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is NOT consistently identified as a contributor to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is NOT recommended to receive a combination of medication and behavioral interventions for the treatment of ADHD?

    <p>Adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013), what is the relationship between treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood and the risk for later substance use disorders?

    <p>Treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) find regarding the rates of future substance-related problems in children with ADHD who do and do not receive a psychostimulant drug?

    <p>Children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug have the same rates of future substance-related problems as those who do not receive the drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion did the investigators draw based on the results of the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013)?

    <p>Treatment of ADHD during childhood with a psychostimulant has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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