A child living in a low-income, high crime neighborhood has a difficult time managing symptoms of ADHD. What is a social condition that might account for this?
A. The child's ADHD is resistant to treatment.
B. The child's family has a history of addiction, so he is advised by physicians not to take prescription drugs.
C. The child reacts badly to side effects of ADHD medication.
D. The child is unable to release energy playing outside due to safety concerns.
Answer: D
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