Definition for Difference between revisions of "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
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| − | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder in which there are significant problems with executive functions (i.e., attentional control and inhibitory control) that cause attention deficits, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which is not appropriate for a person's age. | + | 1) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder in which there are significant problems with executive functions (i.e., attentional control and inhibitory control) that cause attention deficits, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which is not appropriate for a person's age. |
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| + | 2) a learning disability characterized by difficulty in remaining still so that one can concentrate on learning. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:41, 8 April 2019
1) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder in which there are significant problems with executive functions (i.e., attentional control and inhibitory control) that cause attention deficits, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness which is not appropriate for a person's age.
2) a learning disability characterized by difficulty in remaining still so that one can concentrate on learning.