Which of the following is not a reason that ADHD may be overdiagnosed?

A. Doctors are too quick to medicate children as a behavior treatment.

B. The amount of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.

C. There is greater awareness of ADHD now than in the past.

D. What might seem like inattention to some parents and teachers could simply reflect exposure to too much technology.

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22 March, 13:47

Which of the following is not a reason that ADHD may be overdiagnosed?

A. Doctors are too quick to medicate children as a behavior treatment.

B. The amount of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.

C. There is greater awareness of ADHD now than in the past.

D. What might seem like inattention to some parents and teachers could simply reflect exposure to too much technology.

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Greta Patton · Answer 1

B). The amount of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.

Explanation:

ADHD is described as the 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder' that exemplifies a chronic medical condition in which the individual faces hyperactivity and persevering lack of attention that often leads to impulsiveness.

As per the question, option B displays the incorrect reason for which ADHD could be overdiagnosed as it merely shares a conclusion of analysis and not associated with the overdiagnosis of the disorder. The other options exemplify the reasons that lead to over-diagnoses of ADHD as greater awareness and excessively quick medications and too much exposure to technology may lead to the overdiagnosis. Thus, option B is the correct answer.