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Which of the following outcomes might we expect from an adult who was diagnosed with ADHD as a child?
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They cannot overcome their tendency to be distracted.
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They may reach a lower-than-expected socioeconomic status.
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They may struggle academically.
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They are likely to stay in one job for their entire adult life.
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Incorrect Answer(s)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct:
- They may reach a lower-than-expected socioeconomic status. (Childhood ADHD is associated with worse educational and occupational outcomes and lower income for some adults.)
- They may struggle academically. (ADHD commonly impairs attention, organization, and executive functioning, which can lead to academic difficulties.)

Incorrect:
- They cannot overcome their tendency to be distracted. (Not universally true — many adults learn coping strategies, receive treatment, or see symptom reduction; distractibility can persist but is not inevitable or unbeatable.)
- They are likely to stay in one job for their entire adult life. (The opposite is more typical: ADHD is linked to higher job turnover, unstable employment, and career disruptions.)