Mark talks a lot and often interrupts others during conversations. He gets into fights with his friends for being unable to wait for his turn during games. He also has a difficult time sitting still, and has a tendency to interrupt others, but generally he can pay attention to what his teacher is saying as he moves around the room. He has not shown any of the symptoms of inattentiveness during the past six months. He has discipline problems and gets lower grades. Which type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is Mark likely to be diagnosed with?
A. Predominantly overactive
B. Combined
C. Psychotic
D. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
Answer: D
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