The Use of CNS Stimulants in World War II

question 29

Multiple Choice

The use of CNS stimulants in World War II

• A)was proven to result in significant improvement in battlefield performance for the soldiers taking them.
• B)was proven to be most effective in nighttime operations for servicemen.
• C)interfered with decision making by submarine commanders, who were thus instructed not to take these medications unless absolutely necessary.
• D)was in the absence of data suggesting the stimulants were any more effective than caffeine.

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