Which of the following is FALSE about ADHD?

A) Minority youth are somewhat less likely than Caucasian youth to receive the diagnosis.
B) ADHD may be heritable.
C) More adults are given the diagnosis of ADHD than children.
D) Male children are the most likely to be labeled with the diagnosis.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Heritable

Traits or characteristics that can be passed from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance.

Minority Youth

Young people belonging to a racial, ethnic, cultural, or social group that is not in the majority within a given society, often facing distinct challenges and experiences.