Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

A) Symptoms of ADHD disappear in young adulthood in about 75 percent of cases.
B) Adults with ADHD are at high risk for depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.
C) Approximately 10 percent of children with ADHD develop a conduct disorder, abuse drugs, or violate the law.
D) According to an epidemiological study, ADHD is more likely to be diagnosed in adult females than adult males.

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Nicole Leishman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Adults with ADHD are at higher risk for depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. While some symptoms may improve or disappear in young adulthood, ADHD often persists into adulthood. Approximately 25-35% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms in adulthood. While some studies have found higher rates of ADHD diagnosis in adult females compared to males, this is not a consistent finding across studies. Option A is incorrect as symptoms of ADHD may persist into adulthood. Option C is partially correct, as some children with ADHD may develop conduct disorder, abuse drugs or violate the law, but the percentage is variable across studies. Option D is incorrect as female diagnosis rates are not consistently higher than male diagnosis rates.

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