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Neuropsychology of Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review.

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A comprehensive, empirically based review of the published studies addressing neuropsychological performance in adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was conducted to identify patterns of performance deficits. Findings from 33 published studies were submitted to a meta-analytic procedure producing sample-size-weighted mean effect sizes across test measures. Results suggest that neuropsychological deficits are expressed in adults with ADHD across multiple domains of functioning, with notable impairments in attention, behavioral inhibition, and memory, whereas normal performance is noted in simple reaction time. Theoretical and developmental considerations are discussed, including the role of behavioral inhibition and working memory impairment. Future directions for research based on these findings are highlighted, including further exploration of specific impairments and an emphasis on particular tests and testing conditions.

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Authors
Hervey, A. S., Epstein, J. N., & Curry, J. F.
Affiliations
  • Duke University (US)
  • Duke Medical Center (US)
Venue
Neuropsychology
Published
2004-07
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
485-503
ISSN
  • 0894-4105 (ISSN-L)
  • 1931-1559
OpenAlex
W2012696549
Cited by
781
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17
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FWCI
4.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neuropsychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Keywords
adult ADHD, neuropsychological deficits, attention, behavioral inhibition, working memory, memory impairment, reaction time, cognitive performance
MeSH terms
Adult, Attention, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Humans, Inhibition, Psychological, Memory, Short-Term, Neuropsychological Tests, Psychomotor Performance, Reaction Time

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