If an assessment identifies a child as having ADHD when the child does not have ADHD, this would be an example of:
A)a false negative.
B)a false positive.
C)a correct diagnosis.
D)differential diagnosis.

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This is an example of a false positive, where the assessment incorrectly identifies the presence of a condition (ADHD) that the child does not actually have.

If an Assessment Identifies a Child as Having ADHD When