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Quiz: Can't Focus? It May Be Adult ADHD

Test your knowledge of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder​

By

Christina Ianzito,

 
AARP
Published April 30, 2021
/ Updated October 16, 2024
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Question 1 of 8

What is adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?​

ADHD starts in childhood and is marked by a lack of focus and restlessness. It appears to affect men and women in equal numbers.

Question 2 of 8

Which of the following statements is not true about adult ADHD?​

The hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD usually decrease with age, while inattention and impulsivity symptoms tend to continue or worsen over time.

Question 3 of 8

How many U.S. adults had ADHD in 2023?

A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 6 percent of U.S. adults had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023, or approximately 15.5 million people. An estimated 2.4 million of them are 50 and older.

Question 4 of 8

What are common symptoms or signs of ADHD?​

Other symptoms include disorganization, mood swings and frustration.​

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Question 5 of 8

True or false: Researchers discovered the root cause of ADHD in the early 2020s.

As of 2024, there was no known cause or risk factor associated with ADHD, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.

Question 6 of 8

What were some of the common names for the disorder we now call ADHD?

In the early 1900s "defect of moral control" was used to describe the symptoms of ADHD. They were also attributed to brain damage, and in the 1970s to "hyperkinetic impulse disorder."

Question 7 of 8

What is the standard treatment for adult ADHD?

Besides medication, some people have found an emphasis on structure and routines to be helpful to manage their symptoms.​​

Question 8 of 8

True or false: Menopause can exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

Declining estrogen levels can cause some women to experience worsening symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, research has found.

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