ADHD is a relatively recent addition to our medical lexicon.What would interactionists observe about the period prior to the 1970s?

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Interactionists would observe that prior to the medicalization of ADHD in the 1970s, children were not diagnosed with ADHD, but rather were labeled as energetic, active, or bad. The symptoms associated with ADHD were not recognized as a medical condition, but rather were seen as deviant behavior. The rise of ADHD as a medical condition reflects a shift in how society views and understands children's behavior.

ADHD Is a Relatively Recent Addition to Our Medical Lexicon