Which of the Following Statements About Ritalin Is TRUE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Ritalin is TRUE?

• A)Research is overwhelmingly negative on its effectiveness in helping students have more normalized behavioral inhibition and executive functioning.
• B)Ritalin is not effective for about 30% of people who take it.
• C)Ritalin has no side effects.
• D)By taking Ritalin,children with ADHD are more likely to become abusers of drugs later in life.

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Prediction Interval

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