Describe the key findings or the MTA Cooperative Group Study and ...

[oliviahorn72]

Describe the key findings or the MTA Cooperative Group Study and implications for ADHD intervention.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The rate of coronary heart disease is five times greater in Japanese Americans who become acculturated than in those who retain their traditional values. This fact supports which view of psychophysiological disorders?
 
  a. sociocultural c. psychological
  b. biological d. social

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

 Longitudinal study conducted by independent research team; across multiple settings and with diverse samples
 Included groups that received medication, behavioral treatment, combined treatment and community care
 Improved outcomes for those in combined treatment (medication and behavioral treatment) although results didn't last over time
 Various treatments addressed differing behavioral symptoms
 Follow-up studies indicate that core ADHD symptoms continue over time and resulted in problems with jobs, substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
 Early, effective treatment associated with long-term improvement

Answer to Question 2

A

[oliviahorn72]

Great answer, keep it coming

[emsimon14]

TYSM