Unintended Consequences

The video explores the disparity in ADHD diagnosis rates between states like North Carolina and California, examining factors such as demographics, culture, and school policies. It highlights the role of consequential accountability laws and the No Child Left Behind Act in increasing diagnosis rates, particularly among poorer children. The unintended effects of these policies on ADHD diagnosis are discussed, with a focus on the incentives for schools to boost test scores.

What was initially thought to explain the higher ADHD diagnosis rates in North Carolina compared to California?

• More pediatricians in North Carolina

• Higher Hispanic population in California

• Cultural differences between the states

• More child psychiatrists in California

What are consequential accountability laws primarily focused on?

• Increasing school funding

• Enhancing science education

• Improving student-teacher ratios

• Incentivizing test scores

Which region had the highest rates of ADHD diagnosis before the No Child Left Behind Act?

• The West

• The Northeast

• The South

• The Midwest

What was the primary target of the No Child Left Behind Act?

• Urban schools

• Title One schools

• Middle-class students

• Private schools

What unintended effect did the No Child Left Behind Act have on ADHD diagnosis rates?

• Decreased diagnosis rates among all students

• No change in diagnosis rates

• Increased diagnosis rates among poorer students

• Decreased diagnosis rates among wealthy students