Unlocking Understanding: The ADHD Awareness Quiz. As AYO India volunteers, we are conducting this quiz to spread awareness about ADHD. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and increase awareness about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). From its key symptoms to treatment options, this quiz will challenge your understanding of ADHD and shed light on the complexities of this neurodevelopmental disorder.

What does ADHD stand for?

Anxiety and Depression Harmony Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism and Developmental Health Dilemma

Advanced Decision and Healing Disorder

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in which age group?

Adolescents

Adults

Children

Seniors

Medication is the only treatment option for ADHD.

True

False

ADHD is solely a result of poor parenting or a lack of discipline

True

False

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of ADHD?

Predominantly Inattentive Presentation

Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation

Combined Presentation

Bipolar Presentation

Men and boys are three times as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than women and girls?

True

False

What is the primary goal of treatment for ADHD?

Improving attention and impulse control

Complete elimination of symptoms

Enhancing sensory perceptions

. Increasing hyperactivity

Culture affects the assessments of ADHD symptoms.

True

False

ADHD symptoms often improve naturally as individuals with ADHD transition from childhood to adolescence.

True

False

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with ADHD, and its dysregulation is believed to contribute to the symptoms?

Serotonin

Dopamine

Acetylcholine

GABA

Stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate, are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of ADHD.

True

False

What is the term for the inability to remain still or quiet, often fidgeting or squirming, as seen in individuals with ADHD?

Hypoactivity

Hyperactivity

Paralysis

Composure

ADHD symptoms are the same for every individual, regardless of age or gender.

True

False

What is the term for the phenomenon in ADHD where individuals may have difficulty organizing tasks and activities, often leading to a sense of being overwhelmed?

Paranoia

Executive dysfunction

Cognitive dissonance

Hyperfocus

ADHD can be cured

True

False