Hyperactivity can be most accurately described as a
A)disease characterized by excessive nervousness.
B)neurological disorder causing short attention spans.
C)variable set of conditions with differing sets of causes.
D)variable set of conditions with a single cause.

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Hyperactivity is a broad term used to describe a range of conditions with different causes, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and certain medical conditions. Therefore, it cannot be accurately described as a disease with a single cause (D) or a neurological disorder causing short attention spans (B). While excessive nervousness may be a symptom of hyperactivity in some cases, it does not fully encompass the range of conditions that fall under the hyperactivity umbrella (A).

Hyperactivity Can Be Most Accurately Described as a