Which of the following statements about the etiology of ADHD is false?
a. Children with ADHD form a fairly homogeneous group and their difficulties can
be traced to an underlying neurological abnormality.
b. Both biological and psychosocial factors play important roles in the development
of ADHD.
c. In a majority of clinical cases diagnosed today, the etiology of the child's
difficulties is unknown.
d. Considerable evidence shows that ADHD has a genetic component.
e. Children who may be biologically vulnerable or at-risk to develop the disorder are
more likely to do so when raised in an environment where they are regularly
exposed to significant sources of stress.
A
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A. it is based on behavioral symptoms and not medical tests B. it is based on medical tests and not behavioral symptoms C. the law states that two mental health professionals must agree on the diagnosis D. ADHD is so poorly defined
The part of the neuron that sends messages to other neurons is the
a. dendrite. c. soma. b. terminal. d. axon.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Discuss the evidence supporting the biomedical model of mental illness
What will be an ideal response?