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.
ANSWER:
c
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