Deficient Inhibitory Control in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Overview

Journal J Abnorm Child Psychol

Publisher Springer

Date 1995 Aug 1

PMID 7560554

Citations 104

Authors

R Schachar

R Tannock

M Marriott

G Logan

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine two executive control processes--response inhibition and re-engagement of responses after inhibition in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thirty-three children with ADHD and 22 normal control children of similar age (7 to 11 years) and mean IQ (107) were tested with the change paradigm. ADHD subgroups were defined by the context in which the ADHD symptoms predominated (in the home only; at school only; and in both, i.e., pervasive ADHD). Children with marked oppositional defiant or conduct disorder were excluded. Children with ADHD exhibited deficits in inhibitory control and in response re-engagement. Deficits were greatest in pervasive ADHD and, to a lesser extent, in those with ADHD limited to the school context. ADHD limited to the home context showed the least deficit. These results replicate an earlier study that found deficient inhibitory control in pervasive ADHD and demonstrate that the deficit in ADHD involves a second aspect of executive control.

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