Which statement is true concerning the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A. About 15 percent of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD.
B. ADHD can be diagnosed by using a simple test.
C. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls.
D. The cause of ADHD is clearly understood.


Answer: C. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls.

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