Although Michael's mother had planned to take seven-year-old Michael to a specialist to be evaluated for his hyperactivity, his hyperactivity has decreased so much in the last several weeks that she cancelled the appointment. Michael's improvement would be an example of

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Michael's improvement without specific treatment is an example of spontaneous remission, which refers to the unexpected improvement or cure of a disease or condition that appeared to be progressing in severity.

Although Michael's Mother Had Planned to Take Seven-Year-Old Michael to a Specialist