Studies of the Long-Term Benefits of Psychostimulant Medication for Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Studies of the long-term benefits of psychostimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder show

• A) significant improvement in both learning and behavior.
• B) no significant improvement in learning or behavior.
• C) improved learning but no improvement in behavior.
• D) improved behavior but no improvement in learning.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression, involving electric currents passed through the brain to induce brief seizures.

Psychosurgery

Surgery performed on brain tissue to relieve or control severe psychological disorders.

Combating Depression

Refers to various strategies and treatments employed to manage and reduce depression symptoms.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with mood regulation, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.