Research examining the empirical validity of the predominantly hyperactiveimpulsive and predominantly inattentive subtypes of ADHD has shown that these
subtypes share which of the following characteristics?
a. The overall level of functioning is poor to fair in both subtypes.
b. The age of onset of both subtypes is usually in the early school years.
c. In most cases, the developmental trajectory of both subtypes is chronic and
unremitting.
d. Comorbidity with oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder is equally
common in both subtypes.
e. In both subtypes affected child typically experience social isolation and rejection
despite their attempts to make friends.
B
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Biological maturation underlies language development in much the same way that it underlies physical and motor development. This phrase underscores __________
a) the interactionist position of language development. b) the cognitive perspective on language development. c) the learning perspective on language development. d) the nativist position on language development.
Unlike plays and poems, scientific theories are not judged by how pleasing they are. Instead, a theory must be backed by empirical evidence if it is to be taken seriously. Integrate this information from Chapter 2 with the critical thinking guideline,
"Avoid Emotional Reasoning," that you studied in Chapter 1. What will be an ideal response?