According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Is True

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following is true regarding the effects of stimulant medication for ADHD?

• A) Although stimulants improve focus and attention, they show no effect on impulsivity.
• B) Stimulants have been shown to improve noisiness.
• C) Results are mixed with respects to the effects of stimulants on peer relationships.
• D) The main side effect of stimulants is weight gain, which explains the risk of diabetes in people with ADHD.
• E) A risk of stimulants is that they heighten risk of methamphetamine dependence in early adolescence.

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Definitions:

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