The disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactivity is called what?

• A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• B. Panic Disorder
• C. ADHD
• D. Social Anxiety Disorder

Answer: (C)

Inattention and hyperactivity point to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning. Symptoms typically begin in childhood and are present in more than one setting (such as home and school), with clear impairment in daily activities. ADHD can present as predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or both, which is why the combination of these symptom clusters most typically signals this diagnosis.

The other conditions focus on anxiety rather than challenges with attention and activity regulation. Generalized Anxiety Disorder centers on chronic, excessive worry; Panic Disorder involves recurrent panic attacks; Social Anxiety Disorder centers on fear and avoidance of social situations.