The American Psychiatric Association has defined ADHD in the DSM-5 and established the criteria for arriving at this diagnosis. (a) Describe the major components of that definition. (b) Identify a critical problem presented by this definition
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
(a) Six or more symptoms of inattention (ADHD-I), or six or more symptoms of impulsivity/ hyperactivity (ADHD-HI), or six symptoms in each category (ADHD Combined);
The symptoms need to meet these criteria:
• they must be persistent; the pattern of behaviors should be in evidence for at least 6 months
• some of the symptoms were apparent before age 12;
• they must be displayed in two or more settings;
• they must interfere with social, academic or occupational functioning;
• They must NOT be related to schizophrenia, or other psychoses or are not better explained by another disorder.
(b) Answers will vary, but most students will observe that the criteria are largely subjective, and behavior that one person finds excessive might be acceptable to another (e.g., when is fidgeting and squirming excessive?)
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A. calculator. B. computer. C. modem. D. telephone.