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Peer reviewedShaywitz, Bennett A.; And Others – Journal of Pediatrics, 1979
Minimal brain dysfunction has been redefined by the American Psychological Association as attention deficit disorder (ADD) and subdivided into categories with and without hyperactivity. The revised 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual' (DSM III) is now undergoing field trials. Journal Availability: C. V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Hyperactivity, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Chiaia, N.L.; Teyler, T.J. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1983
Focuses on how learning works. Discusses three major components related to processing information--sensory and perceptual systems, integration of information, and output of information--and developmental and environmental factors affecting brain information in each of these areas. Concludes with discussion of biological bases for cognitive and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems
