Which of the Following About Methylphenidate Is NOT Supported by Research

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about methylphenidate is NOT supported by research data?

• A)A drug-induced state of depression is possible when this compound is used.
• B)There is evidence of a possible relationship between methylphenidate use in childhood and affective disorders in adulthood.
• C)The use of this compound stimulates bone growth in children.
• D)Some children demonstrate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder while taking this CNS stimulant.

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

Understanding an ambiguous situation by seeking another person’s perception of it.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental situation where infants begin to exhibit distress or wariness in the presence of unfamiliar people.

Mutual-regulation Model

A theory suggesting that individuals in relationships manage and adjust their emotions and behaviors in response to each other.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial stages of human development.