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    The Dopamine-Deficit Theory of ADHD Proposes That
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The Dopamine-Deficit Theory of ADHD Proposes That

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The dopamine-deficit theory of ADHD proposes that


A) dopamine deficits in the mesolimbic system underlie ADHD.
B) dopamine deficits in the cortex cause hypoarousal.
C) dopamine deficits in the caudate nucleus and frontal cortex may contribute to cortical hypoarousal.
D) ADHD is caused by dopamine deficiencies throughout the brain.

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