Pat does not follow what the teacher is doing and has difficulty focusing on the task at hand. His behavior in class is disruptive because he cannot sit still, which leads to poor grades in school. These symptoms MOST likely indicate:

A) a conduct disorder.
B) school phobia with acting out.
C) dyslexia with childhood anxiety.
D) attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder.

Answer: D) attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder.

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