Stimulant medications work by ____. ​ ​
(a)-enhancing mood, which in turn enhances self-esteem and behavioral control ​
(b)-altering neurotransmitter activity in the frontostriatal region of the brain (stimulating areas that are underaroused) ​
(c)-"convincing" parents and teachers that the medications are working, even when they’re not (placebo effect) ​
(d)-paradoxically slowing kids down

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The stimulant class of medication includes widely used drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine. Stimulants are believed to work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, pleasure, attention, and movement.
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