AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Encourage Hands-On Learning Hyperactive students learn best when they are engaged in the process. You cannot expect them to sit calmly at their desk, listen to the lecture, and take a test. That’s too challenging for them. Doing is always better than listening, so you can transform their doing into a learning activity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methylphenidate. 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: -In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication. For preschool-aged children (4-5 years of age) with ADHD, behavior therapy, particularly training for parents, is recommended as the first line of treatment before medication is tried.