Which of the following statements about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is true?
A) Boys are diagnosed three to nine times as often as girls.
B) Girls are diagnosed twice as often as boys.
C) ADHD affects about 15 percent of U.S. school children.
D) All children with ADHD are hyperactive.

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According to research, boys are diagnosed with ADHD three to nine times more often than girls. This gender discrepancy is still not fully understood.

Answer: C
 ADHD is a common childhood disorder, affecting about 15 percent of school-aged children in the United States. However, not all of these children receive a formal diagnosis or treatment.

Answer: D
 This statement is false. While hyperactivity is a common symptom of ADHD, not all children with ADHD are hyperactive. Some may exhibit symptoms of inattention and impulsivity without hyperactivity.

Which of the Following Statements About Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)