Dr. Thomas wants to determine why some children are hyperactive, while others are not. Which of the following motives for studying child development does this best represent?
A) To gain insight into the origins of adult behavior
B) To gain insight into sex differences and gender roles and the effects of culture on development
C) To gain insight into the origins, prevention, and treatment of developmental problems
D) To optimize conditions for development

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Dr. Thomas's goal to understand why some children are hyperactive aims to uncover the origins of this developmental problem, which could lead to its prevention or treatment. This aligns with the motive described in option C.

Dr Thomas Wants to Determine Why Some Children Are Hyperactive