Which statement is accurate regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
1. ADHD is characterized by periods of mania and periods of depression.
2. Anxiety and social withdrawal are more frequently seen in girls than in boys.
3. Diagnosis is higher in girls than in boys.
4. ADHD is generally diagnosed later in life.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: ADHD is generally diagnosed in childhood and in boys more frequently than in girls. Boys have more overt activity levels, where girls show less aggression but more social withdrawal. Periods of mania and periods of depression are more characteristic with bipolar disorder, not ADHD.
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