Which of these statements about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is TRUE?
a. It is commonly associated with individuals who have been neglected by caregivers.
b. It usually disappears by adolescence.
c. It increases client sensitivity to the environment and surroundings.
d. It is evident when a client exhibits lack of attention.
C
Individuals with ADHD are extremely sensitive to their environment and surroundings and respond immediately to any type of stimuli or distraction that most individuals would not even notice.
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