Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) Questions and correct Answers
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? - correct answer-✅Attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder of inattention, impulsivity, and
hyperactivity that affects 8-12% of children worldwide.
(Biederman & Faraone, 2005)
What does 'neurodevelopment' mean? - correct answer-✅Neurodevelopment means, "having to do
with the way the brain grows and develops"
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
True of False: ADHD only occurs in childhood - correct answer-✅False. ADHD is often diagnosed in
childhood, but continues into adulthood
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are some core symptoms of ADHD in a child? - correct answer-✅Difficulty focusing, considerable
daydreaming, forgetfulness, squirming or fidgeting, excessive talking, unnecessary risk taking,
impatience, difficulty socializing
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are the 3 types of ADHD? - correct answer-✅Predominantly Inattentive,
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined Presentation
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Predominantly Inattentive type? - correct answer-✅Difficulty with:
organizing or finishing a task, paying attention to details, following instructions or conversations.
Easily: distracted or forgets details of daily routines
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive type? - correct answer-✅Fidgeting
and talking, difficulty sitting for prolong period of time, hyperactivity, sensation of restlessness,
impatience, acting out
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Combined type? - correct answer-✅Equal presentation of Inattentive and
Hyperactive-Impulsive type. See below.
Difficulty with: organizing or finishing a task, paying attention to details, following instructions or
conversations.
Easily: distracted or forgets details of daily routines
Fidgeting and talking, difficulty sitting for prolong period of time, hyperactivity, sensation of restlessness,
impatience, acting out
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
(ADHD) Questions and correct Answers
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? - correct answer-✅Attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder of inattention, impulsivity, and
hyperactivity that affects 8-12% of children worldwide.
(Biederman & Faraone, 2005)
What does 'neurodevelopment' mean? - correct answer-✅Neurodevelopment means, "having to do
with the way the brain grows and develops"
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
True of False: ADHD only occurs in childhood - correct answer-✅False. ADHD is often diagnosed in
childhood, but continues into adulthood
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are some core symptoms of ADHD in a child? - correct answer-✅Difficulty focusing, considerable
daydreaming, forgetfulness, squirming or fidgeting, excessive talking, unnecessary risk taking,
impatience, difficulty socializing
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are the 3 types of ADHD? - correct answer-✅Predominantly Inattentive,
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined Presentation
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Predominantly Inattentive type? - correct answer-✅Difficulty with:
organizing or finishing a task, paying attention to details, following instructions or conversations.
Easily: distracted or forgets details of daily routines
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive type? - correct answer-✅Fidgeting
and talking, difficulty sitting for prolong period of time, hyperactivity, sensation of restlessness,
impatience, acting out
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
What are core symptoms of Combined type? - correct answer-✅Equal presentation of Inattentive and
Hyperactive-Impulsive type. See below.
Difficulty with: organizing or finishing a task, paying attention to details, following instructions or
conversations.
Easily: distracted or forgets details of daily routines
Fidgeting and talking, difficulty sitting for prolong period of time, hyperactivity, sensation of restlessness,
impatience, acting out
(Cdc.gov, 2014)
