What Is the Rationale for Using Stimulants to Treat Attention

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for using stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A)They direct brain activity away from areas responsible for poor impulse control.
• B)They increase cortical thickness with prolonged usage.
• C)They increase the activity of brain regions responsible for planned behavior.
• D)They initiate neuronal proliferation in the hippocampus.

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