Which of the Following Is True of the Stimulants Used

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the stimulants used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A) They reduce children's attention spans.
• B) They improve children's academic performance.
• C) They have zero addiction liability.
• D) They degrade cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Metaphysical Stage

A phase in Auguste Comte's Law of Three Stages where society searches for the essence of phenomena through abstract speculation and supernatural explanations.

Comte

Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, is known as the father of sociology and positivism, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and scientific methods in understanding society.

Positivism

A philosophical approach that asserts that knowledge should be based on empirical and measurable evidence rather than intuitive or speculative means.

Anti-positivism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and the social context in which research is conducted, as opposed to relying solely on empirical, observable data.