Which manifestation is atypical of ADHD?
a. Talking incessantly
b. Blurting out the answers to questions before the questions have been completed
c. Acting withdrawn in social situations
d. Fidgeting with hands or feet
C
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A Talking excessively is a characteristic of impulsivity/hyperactivity.
B Blurting out the answers to questions before the questions have been completed
is an indication of the impulse control that is often lacking in children with
ADHD.
C The child with ADHD tends to be talkative, often interrupting conversations,
rather than withdrawn in social situations.
D Fidgeting is typical of the overactivity that is associated with ADHD.
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