Medication helps adults with ADHD weigh the negative consequences of their decisions
PsyPost
Medication improves decision-making in adults with ADHD by increasing their sensitivity to the negative consequences of actions. A study found that methylphenidate helps individuals with ADHD better weigh potential costs against rewards, leading to more thoughtful decisions. This effect was observed through a computer task that measured how participants integrated costs and benefits, with medication enhancing their ability to consider negative outcomes.
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