Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)______.
A)are more likely to be girls than boys
B)cannot devote mental resources to tasks
C)cannot switch attention from one task to another
D)cannot sustain vigilance on repetitive or dull tasks

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Children with ADHD often struggle to maintain focus on repetitive or dull tasks, which is a hallmark symptom of the disorder. This does not mean they cannot devote mental resources to tasks or switch attention; rather, their ability to sustain attention is impaired, especially if the task is not engaging.

Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)______