Research on ADHD has shown that children with ADHD tend to have difficulties with regulating their attention and controlling impulsive behaviors, aspects that are typically governed by the __________ in the brain.

A. prefrontal cortex
B. amygdala
C. limbic system
D. right hemisphere


Answer: A

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