Based on the Evidence Provided in Your Textbook,which of the Following

question 112

Multiple Choice

Based on the evidence provided in your textbook,which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking Ritalin for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

• A) Some boys will experience very serious side effects,such as depression.
• B) Many boys will perform better both academically and socially.
• C) Most boys will show an increase in negative behaviors and no change in positive behaviors.
• D) Most boys will show an increase in attentive and productive behaviors,but remain somewhat loud and disruptive.

---

Definitions:

Pineal Gland

The pineal gland, a tiny gland located in the brain, secretes the hormone melatonin, which plays a crucial role in controlling the patterns of sleep and wakefulness.

Activity Levels

Refers to the degree of physical exertion or mental engagement in tasks or actions by an individual or group.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, essential for every activity of life.