DSM-IV requires that the symptoms of inattention,hyperactivity and impulsivity must be be persisted for at least ______ months in order to diagnose AD/HD.
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) Time is not a criterion, just the intensity of the symptoms.

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DSM-IV requires that the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity must persist for at least six months in order to diagnose AD/HD. This is because these symptoms may occur in children as a normal part of development, but a persistent pattern of these symptoms may indicate a disorder.

DSM-IV Requires That the Symptoms of Inattention,hyperactivity and Impulsivity Must