Zach is a 4-year-old boy who attends preschool. During story time, every student is
expected to sit still and pay attention. However, Zach is often caught distracting
others around him by talking, nudging, or fidgeting with his hands.
Zach apparently
has similar problems at home, although he has no difficulty paying attention to his
favorite TV shows. According to the DSM-IV-TR, which of the subtypes of ADHD
would best characterize Zach's behavior?
a. Predominantly inattentive type
b. Predominantly oppositional defiant type
c. Predominately hyperactive-impulsive type
d. Combined type
e. b and c
C
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