Results from the MTA (1999)study on the Combined Treatment of Stimulant

question 61

Multiple Choice

Results from the MTA (1999) study on the combined treatment of stimulant medication (i.e., Ritalin) and behaviour therapy programs have shown the following results:

• A)The medication alone leads to better outcomes.
• B)The behaviour therapy alone offers better outcomes.
• C)The combined program leads to significantly better outcomes.
• D)Regardless of treatment, ADHD is a life-long disorder

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Definitions:

Increased Level

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Social-Cognitive Perspective

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Assumptions And Expectations

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Biological Perspective

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