Raven cannot sit still and cannot focus his attention for long periods of time. He talks a lot, and butts into conversations. This phase of Raven has continued for almost a year now. He is often hyperactive and impulsive. Which type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder would Raven likely be diagnosed with?
A) Predominantly inattentive
B) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
C) Combined
D) Overactive

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Raven displays symptoms of both inattention (cannot sit still and cannot focus his attention for long periods) and hyperactivity-impulsivity (talks a lot, butts into conversations, often hyperactive and impulsive), which aligns with the criteria for Combined Presentation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Raven Cannot Sit Still and Cannot Focus His Attention for Long