Author Question: Which of the following descriptors BEST represents the core symptoms of ... (Read 59 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following descriptors BEST represents the core symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

a. rapid shifts in attention, inability to concentrate on task, and difficulty remaining in one place
b. difficulty in school as evidenced by poor attendance, poor school grades, and poor social skills
c. lack of attention to authority figures and lack of respect for playmates, siblings, and parents
d. unusual repetitive behaviors and long periods of perseveration on the same theme

Question 2

Recent research by Angell and Test has found that work involvement by individuals with mental illness was associated with:

a. loss of reciprocal network ties
b. decreased satisfaction with social relationships
c. larger network sizes
d. increased loneliness

TheDev123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
ADHD is diagnosed when children display signs of inattention, hyperactivity, or both. Children who suffer from inattention have difficulty paying attention to details and are easily distracted by classroom events. As a result they almost always have serious difficulties in school. Hyperactive children tend to fidget and squirm; they may be disruptive in class by moving out of their seats and interfering with teaching activities for other students.

Answer to Question 2

C
Work involvement by individuals with mental illnesses (specifically schizophrenia) was associated with larger network sizes. Additionally, the study found that neither living situation nor frequent moves had any association with social outcomes later in life. From the study, one can infer that there is a modest support for the role of work involvement in social outcomes.