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Raiker, Joseph S.; Rapport, Mark D.; Kofler, Michael J.; Sarver, Dustin E. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2012
Impulsivity is a hallmark of two of the three DSM-IV ADHD subtypes and is associated with myriad adverse outcomes. Limited research, however, is available concerning the mechanisms and processes that contribute to impulsive responding by children with ADHD. The current study tested predictions from two competing models of ADHD--working memory (WM)…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conceptual Tempo, Reaction Time, Performance Tests
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Shaw, Rebecca; Grayson, Andy; Lewis, Vicky – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2005
Contrary to empirical reports of inhibitory dysfunction in ADHD, parental reports suggest that when playing computer games, the inhibitory abilities of children with ADHD are unimpaired. This small-scale preliminary investigation into this phenomenon looks at inhibition of an ongoing response and activity exhibited by children with ADHD between 6…
Descriptors: Performance Tests, Attention Deficit Disorders, Inhibition, Hyperactivity