When your Aunt Desirae skeptically asks you how a stimulant can slow down and calm a hyperactive child,you try not to be too smug when you answer that stimulants:
A)Act as depressants on hyperactive children
B)Act to depress overactive frontal areas of the brain
C)Exert placebo effects
D)Have no such effect

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines (Adderall) are believed to work by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in certain areas of the brain that regulate attention and activity levels. By doing so, they can help to suppress overactive frontal areas of the brain that are associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity in individuals with ADHD. This ultimately results in improved focus and reduced hyperactive/impulsive behavior.

When Your Aunt Desirae Skeptically Asks You How a Stimulant