PSYC 3400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Individualized Education Program, Agnosia, Executive Functions
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Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning or development. Inattention signs and symptoms overlooks or misses details, doesn"t seem to listen when spoken to, fails to finish homework or duties, problems organizing, loses things frequently, forgetful. Hyperactivity and impulsivity signs and symptoms fidgets, leaves seat often, runs about or climbs when inappropriate, inability to play quietly, appears driven by a motor, excessive talking, can"t wait for turn, often interrupts or intrudes on others. Age limit for the onset of symptoms 12 years. Occurs in more than one setting such as school and home. Combined presentation six or more symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity- Predominantly inattentive presentation six or more symptoms of inattention but. Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation six or more symptoms of less than six of hyperactivity-impulsivity hyperactivity-impulsivity less than six symptoms of inattention. Biological factors influence motor behavior, memory, and attention. Less connectivity between frontal areas of the cortex and areas of the brain that.
