This week, we covered brain areas and neural indicators of learning. We also covered chemical effects on the brain, including prescription drugs and recreational drugs. One drug that is rising in popularity on college campuses is Adderall. Most college students who abuse Adderall do so for the alleged increases in memory, attention, or productivity. Please read the following article and respond to the prompts belowhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326023#The-drug-affects-memory-and-sleep(Links to an external site.)

1. What were your initial reactions to the reading? Did any of the scientists' findings regarding Adderall and memory, performance, and attention surprise you?
2. Last week, we discussed the principles of behaviorism. Specifically, you learned that the more a response to a stimulus is reinforced, the greater the likelihood that the behavior will occur. What do you think is reinforcing Adderall abuse even when there are no long-term gains?
3. Mednick states in the article that although Adderall is not boosting performance, individuals feel as though it is. Based upon the lectures this week on brain areas and the chemical affects on brain functioning, what do you think is happening in the brain that is contributing to this feeling?