Nathan generally has no difficulty sitting still, but cannot focus his attention on what the teacher is saying for long periods of time. He is easily distracted, and his parents feel that he does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. He is a quiet, obedient child who rarely butts into conversations or games. Which type of attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder is Nathan likely to be diagnosed with?
A) Predominantly inattentive
B) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
C) Combined
D) Overactive

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nathan exhibits symptoms of inattention rather than hyperactivity-impulsivity or a combination of both. He is quiet and obedient, which rules out hyperactivity-impulsivity as his primary symptom. Therefore, he is most likely to be diagnosed with predominantly inattentive type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). D is an incorrect answer as there is no such specific diagnosis as 'overactive' in ADHD.

Nathan Generally Has No Difficulty Sitting Still, but Cannot Focus