What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder? What are its symptoms, and how is it treated?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a learning disability.
2 . ADHD is marked by inattention, impulsiveness, a low tolerance for frustration, and a great deal of inappropriate activity.
3 . ADHD is treated with drugs, although this treatment is controversial because of unwanted side effects and doubts about long-term consequences.
4 . In addition to drug therapy, behavior therapy is often used to treat ADHD.

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What point concerning sexual problems was highlighted by the case of Bill and Margaret described in your textbook?

a. Couples who are not truly in love have high rates of sexual dysfunction. b. Clinicians have tended to neglect the biological factors involved in human sexual behavior. c. The thoughts people have about the meaning of sexual behavior are extremely important. d. Usually one person is responsible for the disorder.

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In client-centered therapy, unconditional positive regard is

a. the therapist's complete acceptance of the client. b. accepting the client only when s/he behaves acceptably. c. accepting the client only when s/he approaches self-actualization. d. the therapist's ability to express genuine feelings. e. the ability to accurately mirror the client's feelings and experiences.

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Neurons are to the nervous system what ____ are to the endocrine system.?

a. ?hormones b. ?glands c. ?target organs d. ?neurotransmitters

Psychology

A cognitive psychologist who studied the perceptual and cognitive errors of children in order to gain insight into the nature and development of the human mind was:

A) Jean Piaget. B) Frederic Bartlett. C) Kurt Lewin. D) Max Wertheimer.

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