Effects of stimulant medication under varied motivational operations.
We evaluated the evocative effects of four conditions (high- and low-preference activities, low and divided attention) and stimulant medication on the behavior of a 16-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and moderate mental retardation. All behavior (activity engagement, activity changes, inappropriate touching, rude behaviors, and physical aggression) improved with stimulant medication in most conditions, but undesirable behaviors were not reduced to acceptable levels in all conditions. This finding suggests that stimulant medication may be a valuable adjunct to function-based interventions.
Mace
F Charles
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407 Bailey Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine 04038, USA. fcmace@usm.maine.edu
Prager
Kevin L
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Thomas
Karen
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Kochy
Jane
J
Dyer
Tim J
TJ
Perry
Lora
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Pritchard
Duncan
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D001288:Attention; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009042:Motivation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D008774:Methylphenidate