Is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) A ‘Real’ Disorder

Is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) A ‘Real’ Disorder

This week’s Forum topic is framed by the question, “Is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) a ‘Real’ Disorder?” debated in our course textbook, Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Psychological Issues (Gantt & Slife, 2015). Remember that you also must visit the APUS Online Library and locate a published article that provides evidence in support of the perspective of your assigned Gantt & Slife (2015) article author for this week.

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You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.

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