Peter is a student at Mainstreet High School.He has had problems in the past maintaining appropriate behavior in his science class.Mrs.Brady,a ninth-grade science teacher,observes Peter during a laboratory experiment in her class.Peter is very calm and composed since he began taking his medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.A problem with using drug therapy in treating this disorder is that
A)neither Peter's behavior nor his participation in learning activities has improved.
B)Peter's learning may not have improved even though his behavior improved.
C)Peter may develop chemical dependency for the medicine used to treat this disorder.
D)the expense of having to take the drug therapy may outweigh the benefits for Peter.

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While Peter's behavior has improved, it doesn't necessarily mean his learning has improved as well. Drug therapy may help with behavior but may not address underlying learning difficulties.

Peter Is a Student at Mainstreet High School