Your next door neighbor has a son named James. James, who is seven, has problems with attention and fidgets excessively. Based upon your interactions with James, you notice that he talks much of the time and has difficulty following instructions. What is James's most likely diagnosis?

A. childhood schizophrenia
B. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. bipolar disorder
D. autism


Answer: B

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