Imitation of Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD can be faked fairly easily; possible motives include access to stimulant drugs and/or academic resources.
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Famous quotes containing the words imitation of, imitation and/or symptoms:
“To do the opposite of something is also a form of imitation, namely an imitation of its opposite.”
—G.C. (Georg Christoph)
“It is not necessary that every time he rises he should give his famous imitation of a semi-house-trained polecat.”
—Michael Foot (b. 1913)
“Social movements are at once the symptoms and the instruments of progress. Ignore them and statesmanship is irrelevant; fail to use them and it is weak.”
—Walter Lippmann (1889–1974)