Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Narinder is in constant motion. Sitting still through a lesson is impossible for him. He  fidgets, squirms, climbs and runs around the room aimlessly. Parents and teachers describe himas ‘driven by a motor’, always on the go, and talk incessantly. Narinder is suffering from which disorder?

Options:

Specific Learning Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Depression

ADHD

Correct Answer:

ADHD

Explanation:

Children with ADHD are in constant motion. Sitting still through a lesson is impossible for them. The child may fidget, squirm, climb and run around the room aimlessly. Parents and teachers describe them as ‘driven by a motor’, always on the go, and talk incessantly.