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Therapeutic approaches to ADHD

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Which of the following is the most common biological intervention for treating ADHD in children?

c. Physical exercise

d. Dietary changes

b. Medication (correct)

a. Psychotherapy

Which medication is NOT often prescribed to children with ADHD and is also known as Ritalin?

a. Dextroamphetamine

c. Strattera (correct)

b. Pemaline

d. Methylphenidate

In what percentage of cases do methylphenidate and similar medications provide short-term improvement in ADHD symptoms, including concentration, goal directed & classroom activity?

a. 50%

d. 90%

b. 75% (correct)

c. 80%

Which of the following statements is true about the long-term benefits of methylphenidate and similar medications for ADHD?

b. No, there is little to no evidence for long-term benefits. Signup and view all the answers

Besides stimulant medications, which of the following is a nonstimulant option for treating ADHD?

b. Antidepressants Signup and view all the answers

Which nonstimulant medication is mentioned as an alternative to methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine for treating ADHD?

d. Strattera Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary focus of psychological interventions for ADHD?

Rewarding appropriate behaviors and penalizing disruptive behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method of implementing psychological interventions in ADHD?

Operant programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a common form of reinforcement used in psychological interventions for ADHD?

Token-based systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is often included in psychological interventions for ADHD to increase continuity?

Formal parent training components and educational support for teachers Signup and view all the answers

What does the information suggest about the effectiveness of psychological interventions for ADHD in children?

They have the capacity to enhance behavioral profiles and are well supported by clinical trials Signup and view all the answers

Which of the conditions in the study by Jensen et al. (2001) showed initial superiority over the others in terms of ADHD symptom reduction?

Medication (Ritalin) and Both Medication and Behavioral Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the follow-up assessment in terms of the effect size in the study by Jensen et al. (2001)?

c. The effect size reduced by 50%. Signup and view all the answers