Which behavior best supports the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in an 8-year-old child?
a. Cries when separated from his mother or father
b. Refuses to pick up toys as instructed by his parents
c. Is fascinated with spinning and moving toys and objects
d. Can concentrate on school work for only very short periods of time
ANS: D
Experiencing difficulty concentrating on tasks is a hallmark for ADHD. Crying is a charac-teristic of separation anxiety. Disobedience as described may represent oppositional behavior. Focusing on repetitious motion is characteristic of autism.
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