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?

<p>b. No, there is little to no evidence for long-term benefits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>b. Antidepressants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>d. Strattera (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rewarding appropriate behaviors and penalizing disruptive behaviors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Operant programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Token-based systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formal parent training components and educational support for teachers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They have the capacity to enhance behavioral profiles and are well supported by clinical trials (A)</p> 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?

<p>Medication (Ritalin) and Both Medication and Behavioral (A)</p> 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)?

<p>c. The effect size reduced by 50%. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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