Alison and Justin are 7th graders who both show problems in the classroom including fidgeting, inattention,
and thoughtlessness. The teacher refers both children for an evaluation for Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD). Justin receives a diagnosis of ADHD and Alison does not. If in reality both children have
ADHD, what could be a reason why only one child (the boy) received the diagnosis?
The criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD was developed based on boys like Justin, not girls like Alison
None of the above
The examiner tested Justin after he had just finished a sugary drink, whereas Alison had not
Justin answered the examiner's questions more honestly than Alison