Which statement is true in regard to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A)It occurs before 7 years of age.
B)It is usually related to mental retardation.
C)It is usually related to dementia.
D)It is manifested by prolonged periods of catatonic behavior.
E)It usually first manifests with decorticate posturing.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ADHD occurs before 7 years of age, is not related to mental retardation or psychiatric disorders, and is not a form of dementia. Decorticate posturing in unresponsive patients indicates a significant lesion above the brainstem.

Which Statement Is True in Regard to Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)