Which symptom is listed as an attention problem?

• A. Acts very quickly without thinking about consequences.
• B. Difficulty seeing distant things clearly.
• C. No speech by age two.
• D. Difficulty with large muscle motor activities.

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is that attention problems in young children often show up as impulsivity—acting quickly without considering consequences. This behavior disrupts focus and self-control, making it hard to slow down, think things through, or wait for a turn. That’s why the symptom described as acting very quickly without thinking about outcomes best signals an attention-related issue.

The other signs point to different areas: difficulty seeing distant things clearly suggests a vision issue, not an attention problem; no speech by age two indicates a language development delay; and difficulty with large muscle motor activities points to a gross motor delay. While these are important developmental concerns, they don’t specifically describe attention problems.