Stimulant Medications Work by ____

Multiple Choice

 Stimulant medications work by ____.

A) paradoxically slowing kids down
B) altering neurotransmitter activity in the frontostriatal region of the brain (stimulating areas that are underaroused)
C) enhancing mood, which in turn enhances self-esteem and behavioral control
D) "convincing" parents and teachers that the medications are working, even when they're not (placebo effect)