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Help! what is adhd and how do people get it ?
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ADHD: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is a neurological/developmental disorder usually diagnosed in childhood and characterized by inattention, distractibility, hyperactive movements, poor follow through, off task behavior, immaturity, and impulsiveness, just to name a few. It is highly heritable (genetic) and environmental factors often worsen the symptoms.
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Adhd: Inattention plus impulsivity plus hyperactivity, is adhd. Etiology is Bio-Psycho-Social.
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