Currently, the cause of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is believed to be __________.
A. a combination of family pathology and poor peer modeling
B. excessive sugar in the diet
C. an allergic reaction to certain foods and food additives
D. both genetic and social-environmental factors
Answer: D
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