Author Question: Nine-year-old Erin has been evaluated as inattentive at school but not at home. However, her ... (Read 30 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Nine-year-old Erin has been evaluated as inattentive at school but not at home.
However, her parents report that she is often hyperactive at home, something that her
teacher does not see as a problem.

Based on this information, which of the following
statements is most likely to be correct?
a. Erin does not show all of the symptoms of ADHD in a single context and
therefore should not be diagnosed with the disorder.
b. Because different contexts bring out different symptoms, it is plausible that Erin
has ADHD.
c. Erin's parents are misinterpreting her behavior at home. They should set clear
limits and help her academically, rather than describe her as hyperactive.
d. Erin's teacher needs to be encouraged to address Erin's inattention and
hyperactivity at the same time in a classroom intervention for ADHD.
e. a and c

Question 2

Which of the following statements would NOT be supported by a humanistic therapist?

a. Humans are naturally good and able to make choices about their lives.
b. Humans are creative and will guide their own behavior towards their full potential.
c. The therapeutic relationship is not very important because growth towards potential is inevitable.
d. Clients are equal partners in the therapeutic endeavor.