The observation that __________ is an effective treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) suggests that ADHD results from __________.

A. methylphenidate; understimulation of dopamine transmission
B. haloperidol; overstimulation of dopamine transmission
C. fluoxetine; a deficit in serotonin transmission
D. methylphenidate; overstimulation of dopamine transmission


Answer: A

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