A child, whose symptoms include slow retrieval of information from memory, slow processing of information, low levels of alertness, drowsiness, and daydreaming, would most likely receive a diagnosis of the _____ type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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The symptoms listed are characteristic of the predominantly inattentive type of ADHD, which is characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization rather than hyperactivity and impulsivity. Option A refers to ADHD with primarily hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, and option B refers to ADHD with symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Option D is not a recognized subtype of ADHD.

A Child, Whose Symptoms Include Slow Retrieval of Information from Memory