Essays Tagged: "inattention"

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Gender: Why are girls less diagnosed than boys?

HD can be divided up into 3 different sub-categories. There are the hyperactive-impulsive type, the inattention type, and the combined type. To be diagnosed with the hyperactive-impulsive type a child ... like its name implies, this sub-type needs to meet all criteria for both hyperactive-impulsive and inattention (DSM-IV, 1994).I am interested in this topic because I worked with children at a school ...

(8 pages) 428 0 4.5 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

A basic overveiw of what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)is and its effects.

D, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder in which there are persistent patterns of inattention and/ or impulsivity. The disorder can span across social, academic or occupational funct ...

(3 pages) 311 1 3.7 Oct/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivty Disorder

ts will usually be able to see signs of ADHD by the time the child enters school. If hyperactivity, inattention, and other symptoms are seen, parents should consult a pediatrician, psychologist, psych ... said disorder has been distinguished. The most common behaviors of someone suffering from ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These behaviors must be displayed for a period of time ...

(8 pages) 188 0 3.5 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

ADHD: Is Ritalin Overprescribed?

at can be found in both adults and children. Former ally known as hyperactivity, major symptoms are inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating ... characteristic behaviors over a period. The three most common behaviors fall into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Inattention is when a person has a hard time keeping the ...

(6 pages) 195 0 5.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Mental Health

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Everything you will every need to know about ADHD for a health class final.

t work and within the community if not recognized and treated.Symptoms of ADHD come in 3 groups. 1. Inattention is the most common symptom, people with this symptom have difficulty paying attention an ... that began in earlier years may continue or become worse when ADHD is not treated. Some teens with inattention problems who previously managed to cope may start to fall behind in school work. This is ...

(4 pages) 240 1 4.6 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

le are diagnosed with when they have problems in four main areas of their lives. This area includes inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and boredom. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose one havi ... hild still becomes healthier and many people have agreed that the diet works. It improves a child's inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness to some people that have tried it. Even though they ar ...

(5 pages) 111 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

Should children with ADHD be on Ritilan or similar drugs? Are psychiatrists using this to make money? Is ADHD diagnosis real or made up for the profit of greedy people?

a single normal childhood activity that isn't considered a so called symptom of ADHD which include: inattention, hyperactivity, and inability to follow directions. If these are the criteria for ADHD, ...

(2 pages) 140 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

ADHD.

e type, and ADHD Hyperactive Impulsive type (APA 87). ADHD is characterized by the main features of Inattention, hyperactivity, and Impulsivity.(NIMH). In addition, a cluster of associated characteris ... e with predominantly combined type have combined characteristics of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.(APA 87) An example of hyperactivity is roaming around when they should be seated and th ...

(3 pages) 142 1 3.1 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

This is paper on ADHD, symptoms, solutions, and statistics.

a disorder that is found in children and can continue into adulthood. The child has the symptoms of inattention and a combination of hyperactive impulsive behavior. Some children don't develop these s ...

(3 pages) 125 0 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

Conflict Resolution

, you may become frustrated and eventually resentful.The avoidance style "... is an extreme form of inattention; everyone simply pretends that the conflict does not really exist and hopes that it will ...

(3 pages) 263 1 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The Greek Slave of American Orientalism

, "'what with the almost numberless shapes assumed by an object...What with our insensitiveness and inattention, things scarcely would have for us features and outlines so determined and clear that we ...

(24 pages) 126 0 3.5 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

ADHD?

ehaviour disorder of childhood and represents a syndrome of developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity (Association, 1994; DuPaul, 2003). It is one of the most ...

(3 pages) 160 3 4.9 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

"10 Things I Hate About You", directed by Gil Junger- Analysis of the song "Bad Reputation" in the movie and its link with Taming of the Shrew

Reputation'. This continuos repetition emphasises the importance of disregarding others opinions. Inattention to the people's judgements displays the image of being carefree of one's reputation. 'Ba ...

(3 pages) 49 0 3.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

ts will usually be able to see signs of ADHD by the time the child enters school. If hyperactivity, inattention, and other symptoms are seen, parents should consult a pediatrician, psychologist, psych ... said disorder has been distinguished. The most common behaviors of someone suffering from ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These behaviors must be displayed for a period of time ...

(8 pages) 109 1 4.3 Dec/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Interview with a Police Officer.

are dispersed for their own protection. According to Deputy Sander's people die every year because inattention to rail safety precautions. There have been three deaths related incidents this year acc ...

(5 pages) 127 0 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Misdiagnosed children with ADHD.

Psychiatric Association is: ADHD is a disorder that can include a list of nine specific symptoms of inattention and nine symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity. (North Carolina State University, Disabi ...

(5 pages) 41 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Hyperactivity...a major problem?

upt mood swings, have inappropriate anger, and sometimes are violent. Their schoolwork suffers from inattention, disorganization, poor memory, and behavior disruptive of an otherwise orderly classroom ...

(5 pages) 35 1 5.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

Adhd

e United States (telosnet.com). There are three core features which characterize a child with ADHD: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Stephen Hinshaw defines inattention, as related to ADHD, ... factors and influences which are related to the disorder. Genetic Factors: Some symptom patterns of inattention and hyperactivity are partially heritable, but there is still room for environmental fac ...

(2 pages) 20 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

Edna's Metamorphosis

, but this expectancy also creates a sterile environment. Never wanting to be "reproached for [her] inattention or habitual neglect of the children"¦" (Awakening 13), Edna watches over th ...

(2 pages) 1146 0 0.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

High Performing Teams

s another key detractor to creating effective teams along with avoidance of accountability. Finally inattention to results is the last issue that prevents teams from performing at their best. Cultural ... those agreements public among all members of a team creates a better environment for accountability.Inattention to results is the last factor to affect performance within teams. Teams must remain focu ...

(5 pages) 108 0 1.0 Jul/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication