Dr. Mahon has been treating a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She decides to write a prescription for Ritalin. Given this information, it is most likely that Dr. Mahon is a .....

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Dr. Mahon has been treating a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She decides to write a prescription for Ritalin. Given this information, it is most likely that Dr. Mahon is a ____

A	psychiatrist
B	psychologist
C	humanistic psychologist
D	school psychologist

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Standard treatments for ADHD in children include medications, behavior therapy, counseling and education services. These treatments can relieve many of the symptoms of ADHD, but they don’t cure it. It may take some time to determine what works best for your child.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methylphenidate is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD. It belongs to a group of medicines called stimulants, which work by increasing activity in the brain, particularly in areas that play a part in controlling attention and behaviour.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulant medicines are the first-line ADHD treatment for school-aged children.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stimulants are the most common type of medication prescribed for attention deficit disorder. They have the longest track record for treating ADHD and the most research to back up their effectiveness. The stimulant class of medication includes widely used drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, Focalin, and Dexedrine.

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