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jessicacav

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The use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States is how many times higher than in any other nation?
 
  a. two
  b. three
  c. four
  d. five

Question 2

What is the rationale for using stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
 
  a. They direct brain activity away from areas responsible for poor impulse control.
  b. They increase cortical thickness with prolonged usage.
  c. They increase the activity of brain regions responsible for planned behavior.
  d. They initiate neuronal proliferation in the hippocampus.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c



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