Which of the following statements is true about ADHD in children?
A. Doctors recommend avoiding exercise in all forms for children with ADHD.
B. Stimulant medication such as Ritalin is effective in improving the attention of children with ADHD to the levels seen in children without ADHD.
C. The sole cause of ADHD in children is damage to the brain during prenatal development.
D. The number of children diagnosed and treated for ADHD has increased substantially in recent decades.
Answer: D
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a. empiricistic b. nativistic c. associationistic d. mechanistic
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