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Reduced Levels of Inhibition Among Children With ADHD

 

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a genetic condition which causes hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsive behavior. During normal development, children develop ג€œprivatization.ג€ This means that they develop inhibitions and begin to internalize certain behaviors. Because children with ADHD never develop privatization, they are uninhibited and display more public behavior and speech.

According to the paragraph which of the following children seem to have ADHD? Choose 2 correct answers.

Jack finds it hard to wait in line and is usually the first to grab sweets at a party.

Martin finds it difficult to think without speaking his thoughts out loud. He talks excessively, even to strangers.

Susan usually asks her mother to talk to strangers for her. She is often too shy to raise her hand in class to ask questions.