Attention management

The Causes and Effects of ADHD Aiden Hackenberg Mrs. Trant Final May 23,2017 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a genetically transmitted disorder with many different side effects. ADHD is diagnosed by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The most common theory for the cause of ADHD is carried to children and adults through affected family members. Three to five percent of children are affected with ADHD. There is no known cause…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, are sort of the same as some other disabilities. Like the learning disability, ADHD can be caused by either a brain injury of some type or can be genetic. Other factors can play in what might cause ADHD. Some researchers believe that tobacco and alcohol use, before the child’s birth, is another reason why some children have this disorder. “Most experts believe the condition is due…

The Mayo Clinic wrote a webpage devoted sole to the study of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). From the first paragraph, readers can begin to understand the differences between the symptoms of ADHD in children and adults and the difference in treatments and lifestyles. Next, Mayo Clinic discusses what ADHD is and what constitutes normal adult behavior. The Mayo Clinic also notes some of the complications adults with ADHD will face. Mayo Clinic mentions the hardships one with…

Have you ever heard of ADHD? ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Millions of people are diagnosed with ADHD every year; however the cause of this psychiatric disorder is still unknown (Carey). ADHD is a chronic disorder, which means it can last a few years or even a lifetime. The type of treatment that is used could affect the amount of time someone has this disorder. One of the main debates regarding ADHD is whether or not it should be treated with medication or not. Depending on…

ADHD Stands For “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” ADHD is a heritable disorder. (1)There are 2 different types of ADHD. Parents with ADHD have a better chance having a child with ADHD. (2) “ADHD can be considered a disorder of neurotransmitter function, with particular focus on the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine.” (3)There has been rearesch done that dopamine helps in the regulation of learning When was the order established “ADHD was first mentioned in 1902.” (1)…

Attention is a limited resource. Most of the time, people are interested in figuring out how best to use attention to our advantage: how to make sure we are registering the important things, while paying less care to other, less salient stimuli. Being able to effectively control attention contributes to our ability to study well and react quickly to new stimuli in the environment. However, there are also circumstances in which people would want to use the limited resource of attention to…

evidence derived from functional connectivity analysis has revealed that the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is active while an individual directes their attention to particular stimuli, otherwise known as top-down modulation (Gazzaley et al., 2007). Top-down modulation involves a network of brain structures that modulate sensory responses according to attention and task demands (Fernandez-Duque, Baird, & Posner, 2000). Moreover, modulation of sensory response is a form of bias that favors information…

process of trial, error and re-evaluation. The time management and learning strategies I will explore to counteract these challenges are the Covey time management matrix, to-do lists, note taking and reflective journaling. As one the major fundamentals in the success of online self-directed learning is time management, it seemed prudent to start with addressing this challenge first. Describing time management as a misnomer better defined as self-management, Covey (1990) suggests deconstructing,…

Classroom Management Plan for Amy Introduction Classroom management is arguably the most important aspect in the classroom. Being an effective teacher is important as well, but to teach well you need to have control over the classroom. When you have the right control, the classroom will benefit. Good classroom management keeps everybody on task including the teacher. When the teacher is distracted by trying to control a situation, the class suffers and there is less time for learning. As…

hinders personal time management. We all heard of the social platform known as Snapchat, who has a millions of users worldwide, but college students spend more time on snapchat than they actually study. When classes start, we are not used to the rhythm of school, and it takes a while to adjust. Maybe on the second or third of school, we get a homework load that looks overwhelming. Snapchat is a distraction that prohibits productivity and hinders personal time management. I personally have…