ADHD Lectures Online
... • 1798 – Alexander Crichton describes disorders of attention in his medical textbook. One is inattentive and distractible, the other is low power of attention and lethargy. Blames them both on medical/neurological disorders and child upbringing • 1968 – Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood becomes the ...
... • 1798 – Alexander Crichton describes disorders of attention in his medical textbook. One is inattentive and distractible, the other is low power of attention and lethargy. Blames them both on medical/neurological disorders and child upbringing • 1968 – Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood becomes the ...
Frontal lobe and cognitive development
... In the monkey, the primary sensory areas of the cortex for vision, somesthesis, and audition—Brodmann’s areas 17, 1 to 3, and 41—are the origin of three separate cortico-cortical pathways for the analysis and representation of stimuli of their respective modalities (Jones & Powell, 1970; Pandya & Ye ...
... In the monkey, the primary sensory areas of the cortex for vision, somesthesis, and audition—Brodmann’s areas 17, 1 to 3, and 41—are the origin of three separate cortico-cortical pathways for the analysis and representation of stimuli of their respective modalities (Jones & Powell, 1970; Pandya & Ye ...
Parent Ratings of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms
... of the between-factor correlation should be based on the absolute magnitude of this statistic. The negative correlation between factors is most likely an artifact related to the nature of the inattention factor (i.e., higher scores represent less attention) and the fact that with simple structure, t ...
... of the between-factor correlation should be based on the absolute magnitude of this statistic. The negative correlation between factors is most likely an artifact related to the nature of the inattention factor (i.e., higher scores represent less attention) and the fact that with simple structure, t ...
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Asperger syndrome
... unspecified’. The estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (autistic spectrum disorders) may be as high as 91 per 10 000. At present it is not clear whether Asperger syndrome is distinct from the autistic spectrum disorders. Diagnostic uncertainty arises in patients of near normal cognitive ...
... unspecified’. The estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (autistic spectrum disorders) may be as high as 91 per 10 000. At present it is not clear whether Asperger syndrome is distinct from the autistic spectrum disorders. Diagnostic uncertainty arises in patients of near normal cognitive ...
Paranoid Schizophrenia
... It is a severe form of psychopathology in which the person seems to disintegrate from reality The person’s develops a distorted view of the world around them. ...
... It is a severe form of psychopathology in which the person seems to disintegrate from reality The person’s develops a distorted view of the world around them. ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... Children with ADHD who carry a particular version of a certain gene have thinner brain tissue in the areas of the brain associated with attention. This NIMH research showed that the difference was not permanent, however, and as children with this gene grew up, the brain developed to a normal level ...
... Children with ADHD who carry a particular version of a certain gene have thinner brain tissue in the areas of the brain associated with attention. This NIMH research showed that the difference was not permanent, however, and as children with this gene grew up, the brain developed to a normal level ...
NIMH Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Publication
... Children with ADHD who carry a particular version of a certain gene have thinner brain tissue in the areas of the brain associated with attention. This NIMH research showed that the difference was not permanent, however, and as children with this gene grew up, the brain developed to a normal level ...
... Children with ADHD who carry a particular version of a certain gene have thinner brain tissue in the areas of the brain associated with attention. This NIMH research showed that the difference was not permanent, however, and as children with this gene grew up, the brain developed to a normal level ...
Carlisi_preprint_revisions2
... 2008), underpinned by abnormalities in fronto-striatal, fronto-temporo-parietal and frontocerebellar networks (Hart et al., 2012, Hart et al., 2013, Rubia et al., 2014a). Furthermore, they have deficits in timing functions (Noreika et al., 2013) and in “hot” EF, referring to EF involving motivation ...
... 2008), underpinned by abnormalities in fronto-striatal, fronto-temporo-parietal and frontocerebellar networks (Hart et al., 2012, Hart et al., 2013, Rubia et al., 2014a). Furthermore, they have deficits in timing functions (Noreika et al., 2013) and in “hot” EF, referring to EF involving motivation ...
Cognitive Functions in Depression and Anxiety
... depression diagnoses. The overall conclusion that can be drawn from the thesis is that depression in particular, but also anxiety, are serious conditions that affect cognitive functioning indicating that these disorders are associated with brain dysfunction. This, in turn, may have a large negative ...
... depression diagnoses. The overall conclusion that can be drawn from the thesis is that depression in particular, but also anxiety, are serious conditions that affect cognitive functioning indicating that these disorders are associated with brain dysfunction. This, in turn, may have a large negative ...
Neuroimaging and ADHD: fMRI, PET, DTI Findings, and
... Recently some researchers (Kobel et al., 2010; Silk et al., 2005) have suggested that the parietal and temporal regions may play an important role in ADHD due to anatomical studies that have found reduced total brain volumes and reduced volumes in these areas (Carmona et al., 2005; Castellanos et al ...
... Recently some researchers (Kobel et al., 2010; Silk et al., 2005) have suggested that the parietal and temporal regions may play an important role in ADHD due to anatomical studies that have found reduced total brain volumes and reduced volumes in these areas (Carmona et al., 2005; Castellanos et al ...
Anomalous Prefrontal-Subcortical Activation in
... response bias.20 Thus, Stroop tasks have caused activation in the ACC in healthy subjects15,21 and lesser activation in subjects with ADHD.22 Because of these findings, the prefrontal cortex, including the DLPFC and ACC, is postulated to contain cortical control areas that regulate both mood and att ...
... response bias.20 Thus, Stroop tasks have caused activation in the ACC in healthy subjects15,21 and lesser activation in subjects with ADHD.22 Because of these findings, the prefrontal cortex, including the DLPFC and ACC, is postulated to contain cortical control areas that regulate both mood and att ...
The Relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and
... commonly co-occur. Conduct disorder has been reported to be present in as many as 50 percent of people diagnosed with ADHD.8 Despite this high comorbidity rate, there is much research evidence supporting the belief that these are indeed two separate disorders. One study demonstrated some ways in whi ...
... commonly co-occur. Conduct disorder has been reported to be present in as many as 50 percent of people diagnosed with ADHD.8 Despite this high comorbidity rate, there is much research evidence supporting the belief that these are indeed two separate disorders. One study demonstrated some ways in whi ...
Prevalence Rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
... that persist in about a third of patients across the life-span [1]. Since Still [2] made the first description of a group of 20 children with different degrees of aggression, hostility, defiant behavior, and hyperactivity, there have been several attempts to conceptualize a syndrome which might grou ...
... that persist in about a third of patients across the life-span [1]. Since Still [2] made the first description of a group of 20 children with different degrees of aggression, hostility, defiant behavior, and hyperactivity, there have been several attempts to conceptualize a syndrome which might grou ...
Name: Date: ______ 1. Elaine feels that her life is empty, has lost all
... 10. Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior best illustrates: A) obsessive-comp ...
... 10. Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior best illustrates: A) obsessive-comp ...
Confabulation: Damage to a specific inferior medial prefrontal system
... et al., 2004), head injury (Baddeley and Wilson, 1988; Berlyne, 1972; Box et al., 1999; Damasio et al., 1985; Demery et al., 2001; Moscovitch and Melo, 1997), frontotemporal dementia (Nedjam et al., 2000; Moscovitch and Melo, 1997), Korsakoff’s syndrome (Berlyne, 1972; Benson et al., 1996; Dalla Bar ...
... et al., 2004), head injury (Baddeley and Wilson, 1988; Berlyne, 1972; Box et al., 1999; Damasio et al., 1985; Demery et al., 2001; Moscovitch and Melo, 1997), frontotemporal dementia (Nedjam et al., 2000; Moscovitch and Melo, 1997), Korsakoff’s syndrome (Berlyne, 1972; Benson et al., 1996; Dalla Bar ...
Imitation, mirror neurons and autism
... repetitive and restricted patterns of behaviour. In those children with autism as opposed to Asperger's syndrome, the disorder has an onset before the age of 3 years and is associated with delayed and abnormal language development [6±8]. The condition is heterogeneous, both with respect to cause and ...
... repetitive and restricted patterns of behaviour. In those children with autism as opposed to Asperger's syndrome, the disorder has an onset before the age of 3 years and is associated with delayed and abnormal language development [6±8]. The condition is heterogeneous, both with respect to cause and ...
PECS Example Adult Learning Disorder Report
... which if exceeding the screening cutoff score, designates that the individual has been awarded a positive screen for that disorder. In order to ensure its validity and reliability, the first version of the psychprofiler was subjected to a series of rigorous psychometric analyses over a number of yea ...
... which if exceeding the screening cutoff score, designates that the individual has been awarded a positive screen for that disorder. In order to ensure its validity and reliability, the first version of the psychprofiler was subjected to a series of rigorous psychometric analyses over a number of yea ...
Glossary of domains/categories - Ontario Centre of Excellence for
... Includes measures relating to various aspects of parenting, including parent-child relationship, parenting efficacy and parenting style. Includes measures related to: - Antisocial personality disorder - Avoidant personality disorder - Borderline personality disorder - Dependent personality disor ...
... Includes measures relating to various aspects of parenting, including parent-child relationship, parenting efficacy and parenting style. Includes measures related to: - Antisocial personality disorder - Avoidant personality disorder - Borderline personality disorder - Dependent personality disor ...
Predicting a Tendency to Use Drugs From Child and Adult Attention
... and family-related problems (6). Adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs) are also more likely to have co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses compared with adolescents without SUDs. In 2000, substance dependence was estimated to account for $67 billion in economic loss due to crime, social proble ...
... and family-related problems (6). Adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs) are also more likely to have co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses compared with adolescents without SUDs. In 2000, substance dependence was estimated to account for $67 billion in economic loss due to crime, social proble ...
Vanessa Gallegos - Bipolar I: The Causes and the Unknown
... categorical differences in cognitive impairments in patients with either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The methods are as follows: “We compared the cognitive abilities of older, community-living schizophrenia patients, controlling for their state of symptomatic remission, with those of older eu ...
... categorical differences in cognitive impairments in patients with either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The methods are as follows: “We compared the cognitive abilities of older, community-living schizophrenia patients, controlling for their state of symptomatic remission, with those of older eu ...
Impulsivity-related brain volume deficits in schizophrenia
... Despite a high prevalence of schizophrenia patients with comorbid substance abuse, little is known about possible impacts on the brain. Hence, our goal was to determine whether addicted and non-addicted schizophrenic patients suffer from different brain deficits. We were especially interested to det ...
... Despite a high prevalence of schizophrenia patients with comorbid substance abuse, little is known about possible impacts on the brain. Hence, our goal was to determine whether addicted and non-addicted schizophrenic patients suffer from different brain deficits. We were especially interested to det ...
MR Imaging–Detectable Metabolic Alterations in Attention Deficit
... into adulthood (in approximately 30%–50% of cases). In past years, many studies have applied different MR spectroscopy techniques to investigate the pathogenesis and effect of conventional treatments. In this article, we review the most recent clinical and preclinical MR spectroscopy results on subj ...
... into adulthood (in approximately 30%–50% of cases). In past years, many studies have applied different MR spectroscopy techniques to investigate the pathogenesis and effect of conventional treatments. In this article, we review the most recent clinical and preclinical MR spectroscopy results on subj ...
Abnormal Psychology Project
... 1) Choose a fairy tale you are familiar with (refer to the list provided). Two groups may not use the same story (first come, first serve). 2) Using your researched knowledge of the disorder, rewrite the story as it would be if the main character had that disorder. 3) Stories should NOT name the dis ...
... 1) Choose a fairy tale you are familiar with (refer to the list provided). Two groups may not use the same story (first come, first serve). 2) Using your researched knowledge of the disorder, rewrite the story as it would be if the main character had that disorder. 3) Stories should NOT name the dis ...
Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia: Neurobiology
... characteristics that distinguish it from other nAChRs (eg, α4β2), including more rapid desensitization (ie, reversible loss of functionality after an initial period of activation) and higher calcium permeability (ie, an increased capability to allow calcium to flow through the receptor).27,45-48 The ...
... characteristics that distinguish it from other nAChRs (eg, α4β2), including more rapid desensitization (ie, reversible loss of functionality after an initial period of activation) and higher calcium permeability (ie, an increased capability to allow calcium to flow through the receptor).27,45-48 The ...