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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"Hyperactivity/Impulsivity"”.
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Understanding And Improving Adhd Symptom Recall: An Investigation of Temperament And Childhood Symptom Recall Over Time
… status only affected self-report of childhood hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, such that youth with ADHD demonstrated more consistent report of hyperactivity/impulsivity over time. Multiple linear regressions suggested that Time 2 symptoms of ADHD were the most significant factor in …
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Lead and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
<p>Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought to have a significant neurological component, and several brain structures have been implicated. Environmental variables like lead have been shown to affect brain structures, which in turn impacts cognitive development and behavior. Some …
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A preliminary investigation of the prevelence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its symptoms in selected Schools in Lusaka Urban
… children who exhibit impulsive, inattentive and hyperactivity symptoms because they may have a condition called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Research on ADHD in Zambia is scanty and the magnitude of the problem remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the …
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A DIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO ASSESSING ASPECTS OF ATTENTION AMONG CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SYMPTOMS OF ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND/OR ANXIETY
… parent-rated attention problems, anxiety, and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms and children’s performance on various attention domains, including selective, sustained, and divided attention and executive functioning, specifically related to set-shifting and inhibition abilities. A dimensional …
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Peer relationships among children with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a developmental psychopathology perspective
… and independent effects of inattention and hyperactivity/ impulsivity on peer functioning; (3) examine potential mechanisms and processes involved; (4) study longitudinal effects of ADHD symptoms as well as the dynamic interplay between ADHD symptoms and their associated peer impairment over …
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A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Working Memory Training in Youth with ADHD
… executive functioning, attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and reading comprehension in individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Twenty-eight children and adolescents with ADHD completed WMT, which consisted of 25 sessions lasting 30-45 minutes completed …
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The Effect of Punishment Threat on Children's Ability to Resist Temptation to Transgress and Lie
… RTT. Children with temperaments characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention problems, and conduct problems (HIA-CP) had the highest levels of psychopathic traits compared to all others. In addition, spanked children were rated as having significantly more behavioral problems than …
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An Investigation of the Student-Teacher Relationship for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Developmental Systems Theory Perspective
… at-risk, such as those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; Ewe, 2019). Unfortunately, children with ADHD often have strained relationships with their teachers (Rogers & Tannock, 2013). Aside from our understanding of this association, little is known about the developmental …
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Persistence of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Functional Impairment From Childhood Through Adolescence
<p>Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 5-10% of children and adolescents in the United States and is characterized by excessive inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which cause impairment in multiple settings, including at home, in school, and with friends. …
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Merely Misunderstood: Expressive, Receptive, and Pragmatic Language in Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders
… Disorders (DBD), including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) have poorer language skills compared to typically developing children; however, language as a potential risk factor for DBD has received little empirical attention or evaluation. …
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Impulsive buying and delay of gratification among adults with ADHD
… Questionnaire, and The Adult Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Quality-of-Life scale were completed by 228 participants diagnosed with ADHD and 133 graduate and postgraduate students, along with The ADHD Rating Scale for current ADHD symptoms. Results: A stronger relationship was found …
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Does Overweight/Obesity Moderate the Association between ADHD and Internalizing Difficulties in Young Adults?
… of demographics, height/weight, attention and hyperactivity/impulsivity (Barkley Deficits Executive Functioning Scale ADHD- Executive Function Index), depression, anxiety, stress (all using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale) and self- esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). Individuals were …
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An Attention-Specific Intervention for Adults with ADHD
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) consists of symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that cause significant functional impairment (APA, 1994). Approximately 4.7% of adults are diagnosed with ADHD; however, there are few empirically-informed interventions that are …
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Die dialogiese verhouding van ouers met hulle kind in die middelkinderjare met aandagtekort–hiperaktiwiteitsversteuring
Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) describes children that show inappro-priate behaviour in two categories, i.e. 1) Inattention and 2) Hyperactivity-impulsivity and which are maladaptive and inconsistent with their developmental level. ADHD impacts the whole life of a child diagnosed …
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Diagnosis Threat in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological condition currently defined by the American Psychological Association as "a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity" (APA, 2000, p. 85). Currently, there is no DSM-IV diagnosis for ADHD in adults, …
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Diagnosis Threat in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological condition currently defined by the American Psychological Association as "a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity" (APA, 2000, p. 85). Currently, there is no DSM-IV diagnosis for ADHD in adults, …
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Executive Self-management of Reading and Writing for College Students with ADHD
… Organizing, and Writing Papers. Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Severity was ascertained via clinical interviews of current and childhood symptoms (AISRS and ACDS respectively) and self-report questionnaire (CAARS). Executive functioning was assessed using the Metacognitive Index of the …
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Exploring non-clinical inattention in adults: prevalence, and links to working memory and self-regulation.
… relevant to adults than the other ADHD symptoms (hyperactivity and impulsivity), and c) it is dimensional so investigation of it should consider the full spectrum of symptom expression. The approach of this thesis is based on these points. A preliminary study addressed the prevalence of …
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A Meta-Analysis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Interventions: An Empirical Road to Pragmatic Solutions
… best educational practice. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3% - 7% of the school-age population. NCLB mandates that educators demonstrate student success across all subgroups. This includes children identified with ADHD who may be receiving services under the …
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Examining Mother and Father (Dis)agreement of Youth Mental Health Among Ethnically Diverse Families
… problems identified as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder. These behavior problems cause disruptions in the youth’s socioemotional functioning and academic success. The assignment of a diagnosis from the DSM-5 is often the first …
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