A Child Is Most Likely to Benefit from Stimulants Such

question 35

Multiple Choice

A child is most likely to benefit from stimulants such as Ritalin if:

• A)he or she is overweight.
• B)he or she has Down's syndrome.
• C)he or she has a short attention span.
• D)he or she suffers from asthma.

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Definitions:

Hormonal Imbalance

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Warfare

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Sensation-Seeking

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