According to the American Psychiatric Association's The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition revised, symptoms of ADHD must be
A)less severe than other children at the same developmental levels.
B)more severe than other children at the same developmental levels.
C)about the same as other children at the same developmental levels.
D)not considered in terms of severity.
E)excluded from the identification criteria.

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The symptoms of ADHD must be more severe than those of other children at the same developmental level to meet the diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-IV-TR. This ensures that the diagnosis is reserved for individuals who experience significant impairment.

According to the American Psychiatric Association's the Diagnostic and Statistical