Question

which of the following are some benefits of using behavioral therapy, rather than ritalin, to treat adhd?
correct answer(s)
ritalin has side effects including sleep problems, reduced appetite, body twitches, and temporary slowing of growth.
ritalin is often resold to people without adhd and abused as a stimulant.
behavioral therapy is more effective than ritalin in the long term.
children taking ritalin may not learn other coping strategies.
behavioral therapy is more effective than ritalin in the short term.
incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

To determine the benefits of behavioral therapy over Ritalin for ADHD, we analyze each option:

• "Ritalin has side effects...": Highlights Ritalin's drawbacks, making behavioral therapy (with no such side effects) beneficial.
• "Ritalin is often resold...": Shows Ritalin's abuse potential, a risk behavioral therapy avoids.
• "Behavioral therapy is more effective... (long term)": Behavioral therapy builds skills for lasting improvement, unlike Ritalin's short - term focus.
• "Children taking Ritalin may not learn...": Behavioral therapy teaches coping strategies, a benefit over Ritalin.
• "Behavioral therapy is more effective... (short term)": Incorrect, as Ritalin often has quicker short - term symptom reduction.

Answer:

Correct Answer(s) (the yellow - boxed options with '+'):

• Ritalin has side effects including sleep problems, reduced appetite, body twitches, and temporary slowing of growth.
• Ritalin is often resold to people without ADHD and abused as a stimulant.
• Behavioral therapy is more effective than Ritalin in the long term.
• Children taking Ritalin may not learn other coping strategies.

Incorrect Answer(s):

• Behavioral therapy is more effective than Ritalin in the short term.