Which statement is accurate regarding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A. ADHD is characterized by periods of mania and periods of depression.
B. Anxiety and social withdrawal are more frequently seen in girls than in boys.
C. There is a higher incidence of ADHD in girls than in boys.
D. ADHD is generally diagnosed later in life.
Answer: B
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