Assuming approximately the same birth weight, level of prenatal care, and level of genetic predisposition, which of the following infants is least likely to develop ADHD during childhood?
A)An infant born at 35 weeks' gestation
B)An infant born at 36 weeks' gestation
C)An infant born at 38 weeks' gestation
D)An infant born at 34 weeks' gestation

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A)Preterm birth is a risk factor for ADHD. The infant born at 38 weeks is considered a term infant; all the others are considered preterm. Thus, the infant born at 38 weeks is at lowest risk.
B)Preterm birth is a risk factor for ADHD. The infant born at 38 weeks is considered a term infant; all the others are considered preterm. Thus, the infant born at 38 weeks is at lowest risk.
C)Preterm birth is a risk factor for ADHD. The infant born at 38 weeks is considered a term infant; all the others are considered preterm. Thus, the infant born at 38 weeks is at lowest risk.
D)Preterm birth is a risk factor for ADHD. The infant born at 38 weeks is considered a term infant; all the others are considered preterm. Thus, the infant born at 38 weeks is at lowest risk.

Assuming Approximately the Same Birth Weight, Level of Prenatal Care