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renzo156

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According to the proponents of using Ritalin on children under six with ADHD, which of the following statements best illustrates their thinking?
 
  a. if left untreated, these children run the risk of failing at school, more serious medical and psychological problems, and a lifetime of failure and frustration.
  b. if left untreated, these children will probably grow out of this disease on their own, and it makes little sense to medicate such young people without knowing more of the long-term effects.
  c. if treated with Ritalin and other similar medications, these children will develop addictions to these drugs that will last a lifetime.
  d. if treated with Ritalin and other similar medications, these children will likely surpass their counterparts in intelligence, creativity, and work habits.

Question 2

Leo claims that for children under six, the prescribing of Ritalin is
 
  a. officially approved and well documented as a safe medication for children with ADHD.
  b. completely illegal and doctors who prescribe it are at risk of arrest.
  c. not officially approved, but doctors prescribe it even though there have been no experiments on the effects of this drug on such young children.
  d. allowed by doctors as long as parents give their approval.



zacnyjessica

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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