Abraham finds it difficult in school when asked to sit for long periods of time. He frequently gets up and walks around the classroom, often inadvertently causing a disruption. He does poorly on repetitive tasks and rarely completes his homework. Abraham most likely has which of the following conditions?

A. Dyslexia
B. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. Down syndrome
D. Cerebral palsy


Answer: B

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