Which statement is true of regarding the cause of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A. There is no evidence of a heritable or genetic component.
B. Dopamine overactivity is a hallmark of ADHD.
C. Symptoms of ADHD are similar to individuals with damage to the anterior cingulate cortex.
D. Methylphenidate can regulate the underlying cause of ADHD symptomology.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Reading familiar, reasonably short words is known as __________ reading

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