What factors should be included when diagnosing adhd

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Abnormal Psychology

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Please answer each question thoughtfully and fully. Each question should be about a paragraph in length. You are graded on your thoughtfulness and integration of material in class, more than on accuracy or "correct" answers.

1.) How are childhood disorders different from the adult version of the disorder?

2.) If disorders are not distressing to an individual, should they be considered a disorder? Why or why not?

3.) ADHD and Conduct disorder are more common in boys than in girls. Can you think of a reason why?

4.) What factors should be included when diagnosing ADHD, CD, ODD, etc in children?

a. At what point are these disorders no longer considered disorders?

5.) Are diagnoses helpful in young children? Why or why not?

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