In evaluating a child who is described by a referral source as "fidgety,restless,and impulsive," what type of drawing on the Machover Draw-A-Person Test could that child reasonably be expected to produce?
A) a large person extending of the page
B) a small person drawn in the left-hand corner of the page
C) a person of average size drawn in the middle of the page
D) a person drawn in an "x-ray" perspective

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A large person extending off the page can indicate impulsivity and restlessness, traits often seen in children described as fidgety and impulsive. This is because expansive drawings may reflect a lack of restraint or a desire to assert oneself beyond typical boundaries.

In Evaluating a Child Who Is Described by a Referral