Inattentiveness in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Ariane Sroubek, Mary Kelly, Xiaobo Li

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Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a long-term impact on functioning, productivity and quality of life of patients. This impact is largely due to the symptoms of inattentiveness. However, despite its impairing role in the lives of ADHD patients, inattentiveness has been studied relatively less frequently than have symptoms of impulsivity/hyperactivity and problems with executive function. This review therefore seeks to integrate the neuropsychological theories and current findings in the research fields of neuropsychology, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging, in an attempt to gain a more complete understanding of the role that inattentiveness plays in ADHD, as well as to suggest directions for future studies. The need for a more comprehensive understanding of inattentiveness and ADHD, which integrates findings from each of the three disciplines mentioned above, is emphasized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)103-110
Number of pages8
JournalNeuroscience Bulletin
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2013

Keywords

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • Brain pathways
  • Inattentiveness
  • Neuropathology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Physiology

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