How can disorders be treated in children and adolescents? which of the following are positive effects associated with using central nervous system stimulants, such as ritalin, to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) in children?
a. they decrease distractibility and overactivity.
b. they are associated with increased happiness, social adeptness, and academic success.
c. they cause a small increase in positive behaviors and a small decrease in negative behaviors.
d. they increase attention and ability to concentrate.

- Disorders can be treated with psychotherapy and also with medicine.

- The possitive effects of using central nervous system stimulants such as Ritalin, are:

A. They decrease distractibility and overactivity.

D. They increase attention and ability to concentrate.

Explanation:

Ritalin is a medicine that is sometimes recomended for treating ADHD, as a stimulants for the nervous system, it can help kids concentrate and be able to focus in particualr activities. Kids or adolescents that suffer from this disorder find it hard to concentrate, and to control their impulsivity or constant need to move. This help kids performance better at school, because it decreases overactivity and for instance also distracatibility and help them be seated and concentrate in school activities.