Assessment data for a 9-year-old shows blurting out answers before a question is complete, inability to take turns, and persistently interrupting conversations of others. These behaviors relate primarily to:
a. hyperactivity.
b. impulsivity.
c. inattention.
d. defiance.
B
These behaviors are most directly related to impulsivity. Hyperactive behaviors are more physical in nature, such as running, pushing, and the inability to sit. Inattention is demonstrated by failure to listen. Defiance is demonstrated by willfully doing what an authority figure has said not to do.
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