Students have been found to have a higher level of a procrastination tendency, which seems to increase the higher the education becomes (Demeter, D. & Davis S. 146). ... Students were found to procrastinate more for written assignments and less for tests or examinations (Solomon and Rothblum 506). ... Researchers say the lure of these technologies while it affects adults and older people too, is particularly powerful for young people (Hall 3).The risk, researchers say, is that developing brains can become more easily habituated than adult brains to constantly switching tasks - and less able to...

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Has difficulty paying attention when spoken to, is easily distracted and/or forgetful. ... The ADHD person may also be easily angered or frustrated, moody and irritable (Yahoo). ... It has been found that trauma or brain injury to the developing fetus or infant can be a cause of ADHD. ... Our challenge as a society should be to help those who do not know what ADHD is, understand this disorder or dysfunction so that ways may be found to provide help and compassion for those who need it. ...

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This category is the most common type of attention problem found in children (Santrock p. 340). ... Research continue to proves that the rating scales of behavior found that children diagnosed with ADHD scored higher than the control group on the ability to remain focused and inattentive on a specific task at a time. ... Being able to be distracted easily is a primary signifier for inattentiveness. Ashley seems to have a hard time remaining focus, which creates an environment that allows her to be easily distracted. ...

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Has difficulty paying attention when spoken to, is easily distracted and/or forgetful. ... The ADHD person may also be easily angered or frustrated, moody and irritable (Yahoo). ... It has been found that trauma or brain injury to the developing fetus or infant can be a cause of ADHD. ... Our challenge as a society should be to help those who do not know what ADHD is, understand this disorder or dysfunction so that ways may be found to provide help and compassion for those who need it. ...

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After some research, a solution to ADHD was found. ... Some of the symptoms which can be found in a diagnosed individual include excessive fidgets or squirms, difficulty remaining seated, easily distracted difficulty awaiting turn in games, blurts out answers to questions, difficulty following instructions, difficulty sustaining attention, shifts from one activity to another, difficulty playing quietly, often talks excessively, often interrupts, often does not listen to what is said, often looses things, and often engages in dangerous activities. ... There are four types of diseases, infectiou...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD as it is more commonly known has been a problem among young children for many years. But it is only within the last one hundred years have we begun to understand the disorder and learn how to treat and control it. The causes of this disorder are not y...

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You are easily bored, yet distracted by unimportant sights and sounds, your mind takes you from one thought or activity to the next. ... Opponents of ADHD argue that the results from these kinds of tests can be easily biased or mistaken. ... Studies have found differences in the brain neurochemistry, nervous system, cerebral blood flow, EEC patterns, and sugar metabolism in ADHD children. ...

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You are easily bored, yet distracted by unimportant sights and sounds, your mind takes you from one thought or activity to the next. ... Opponents of ADHD argue that the results from these kinds of tests can be easily biased or mistaken. ... Studies have found differences in the brain neurochemistry, nervous system, cerebral blood flow, EEC patterns, and sugar metabolism in ADHD children. ...

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In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) there is a Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as shown below: (1) six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: Inattentive (a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities (b) often have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (c) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directl...

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Blackman (1995) proposed that "formal psychological testing may be helpful in complicated presentations that do not lend themselves easily to diagnosis." ... An NIMH-supported study that compared different types of psychotherapy for clinical depression in adolescents found that CBT led to remission in a majority of cases and had a higher rate of success than supportive and family therapy. ...

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Blackman (1995) proposed that "formal psychological testing may be helpful in complicated presentations that do not lend themselves easily to diagnosis." ... An NIMH-supported study that compared different types of psychotherapy for clinical depression in adolescents found that CBT led to remission in a majority of cases and had a higher rate of success than supportive and family therapy. ...

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There is no sure way to determine if any child or adult has ADHD or may just be lazy, energetic, easily distracted, or full of life, and until there is, psychologist, parents, doctors, teachers, administrators, and councilors are doing there best to control the situation. It may be in our lifetime that a test to determine ADHD and a cure will be found, and I will be eagerly working towards that goal, along with other goals in my life. ...

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The diagnostic criteria includes: failing to give close attention to details or making careless mistakes difficulty sustaining attention appearing not to listen when spoken to directly not following through on instructions and failing to complete tasks organizational difficulties avoiding, or not liking, tasks that require sustained mental effort losing things necessary for tasks being easily distracted forgetfulness fidgeting leaving your seat in situations where remaining in seat is expected feelings of restlessness or excessive activity difficulty engaging in leisure activiti...

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The diagnostic criteria includes: failing to give close attention to details or making careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention, appearing not to listen when spoken to directly, not following through on instructions, failing to complete tasks, organizational difficulties, avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort, being easily distracted, forgetfulness, fidgeting, feelings of restlessness, difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly feeling as if "driven by a motor" talking excessively blurting out answers before questions have been completed impatience - or di...

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A person with ADHD can show any of the following characteristics: fidgeting, squirming, difficulty remaining seated, easily distracted, difficulty awaiting turn, interrupting, difficulty following directions, sustaining attention, shifting from one uncompleted task to another, not listening, following multiple directions, and frequently engaging in dangerous actions. ... The underlining issues with these children are the inability to focus, they are too easily distracted. ...

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The criteria for diagnosing the disorder were very often found to be different for one doctor to another. ... INATTENTION • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) • Often ha...

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Characteristics like, fidgeting, squirming, difficulty remaining seated, easily distracted, difficulty awaiting turn, interrupting, difficulty following directions, sustaining attention, shifting from one uncompleted task to another, not listening, following multiple directions, and frequently engaging in dangerous actions. ... The underlining issues with these children are the inability to focus, they are too easily distracted. ...

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Zelinski & Stuart (1998) found that changes in abilities were associated with changes in memory in individuals age 55 and older. ... As a student I finished assignments quickly and easily and was often bored with the material. ...

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., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools); is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; is often forgetful in daily activities." ... The MTA study found medication to be very effective in the management of ADHD symptoms. ...

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., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools); is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; is often forgetful in daily activities." ... The MTA study found medication to be very effective in the management of ADHD symptoms. ...

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With so much stress on our shoulders, young people may easily become depressed. ... Key indicators of adolescent depression include a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in activities that were once found fun or interesting, constant boredom, disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression (Blackman, 1995; Oster & Montgomery, 1996; Brown, 1996). Blackman (1995) proposed "formal psychological testing may be helpful in complicated presentations that do not lend themselves easily to diagnosis." ...

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The study found that even when identical twins were reared apart, they had similar characteristics in terms of hyperactivity and inattention (Lowenthal 207). ... The first type of AD/HD, predominantly inattentive type, describes students who have trouble paying attention in class and are forgetful and easily distracted in class. ... The student is easily distracted by external stimuli. ...

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Due to the symptoms which can be usually found among youth in the period of active development make some specialists question the existence of ADHD. ... DSM-5, IDEA (OHI) Criteria Inattention • bad attention to details • failed holding attention on one subject • not following orders and instructions • troubles to organize work • avoidance of complex tasks • easily distracted • consistently forgetful Hyperactivity and Impulsivity • interruption of other people • increased activity when quietness is required • excessive talk • troubles wa...

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Due to the symptoms which can be usually found among youth in the period of active development make some specialists question the existence of ADHD. ... DSM-5, IDEA (OHI) Criteria Inattention • bad attention to details • failed holding attention on one subject • not following orders and instructions • troubles to organize work • avoidance of complex tasks • easily distracted • consistently forgetful Hyperactivity and Impulsivity • interruption of other people • increased activity when quietness is required • excessive talk • troubles wa...

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