Chapter 9- ADHD

Question 0

Effortful control

Answer 0

Underlies self-regulation & Ability to regulate one’s responses to external stimuli (Marshmallows test).

Question 1

Self-regulation

Answer 1

Ability to control one’s impulses and to stop doing something & Capacity to do something because it is needed.

Question 2

Executive functions

Answer 2

Underlying cognitive processes, Prefrontal cortex, Inhibition working memory, shifting (of attention) and Critical success (discipline).

Question 3

Differences between Self-regulation, Effortful control, executive functions

Answer 3

To do something and to be able to stop it, to have control on something & working memory and focus.

Question 4

ADHD

Answer 4

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 5

Definition of ADHD

Answer 5

Developmental delays and deficits in attention and impulsivity/hyperactivity.

Question 6

Prevalence of ADHD

Answer 6

Worldwide prevalence 5,2%

Question 7

Comorbidity for ADHD

Answer 7

Increasing chance with age, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD), Mood/Anxiety, Learning Disorder.

Question 8

Causes of ADHD

Answer 8

Genes/Heredity, Physiological Factors (Delay in cortical maturation, Deficits in Effective Function (EF), Family/Enviromental factors.

Question 9

Treatment for ADHD

Answer 9

Pharmacological, Psychosocial, Parenting education & New Trends

Question 10

Pharmacological treatment

Answer 10

Medications (stimulants) and Issues of adherence and early termination.

Question 11

Psychosocial Treatment

Answer 11

Do not tend to alleviate core symptoms, Do not help with self-esteem issues, depression parent-child conflicts, Especially for adults with ADHD.

Question 12

Parent education & new trends

Answer 12

Parent education is important & New Trends (physical activity and cognitive training).