Attention

A Split Attention Effect in Multimedia Learning: Evidence for Dual Processing Systems in Working Memory, written by Robert E. Mayer and Roxana Moreno, discusses a study that tested students’ ability to successfully and effectively process information from two different stimuli at once. Mayer and Moreno found that students were able to perform better on recall tests when presented with an auditory list of instructions rather than a visual one. The purpose of the study, according to Mayer and…

According to the DSM-V (2013), Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development (DSM-V) for at least six months. ADHD has two sub-types that can present independently or combined. Inattention manifests in behavioral symptoms like difficulty sustaining attention in tasks and play activities, failure to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes,…

Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: The Case of Raja Raihan Michael Raihan Metropolitan State University Of Denver Abstract What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? How does this disorder play in someones life? How to spot the symptoms if someone you knew had this disorder? Many people today are diagnosed with this disorder but few really know the underlying reason for it. This paper will discuss an outlook on my brother Raja Raihan by providing a detail…

Technology and Attention Spans The use of technology has been precipitately increasing in recent years. The digital world has a way of including itself in relatively every aspect of life nowadays. The proficiency technology provides in the modern world has created many conveniences in everyday life. "The Digital Revolution started booming in the later 20th century and has been flourishing ever since" (Schoenherr). However, as technology has developed, users seem to be more reliant on it than…

Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder known as ADHD is a prominent behavioral disorder defined as ongoing and increased levels of inattention hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. The primary goal of this paper is to review the current research. This review will be exhaustive in nature and consist of a description with a focus on sex and age differences, the neural pathology focusing on the abnormal brain structure and function of ADHD patients, etiology with a focus on genetic and…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is when a person has difficulties focusing their attention to enable them to be aware of things, people, and other optimal ways to their environment. (Swanson, 2003). This disorder was first discovered by Dr. Heinrich Hoffman in 1845. This disorder has been investigated nationwide, and needless to say, no one knows the cause and how this disorder came to be. Psychologists believe that there are some evidence link to the possibility that some risks…

In "Attention Deficit: the Brain Syndrome of Our Era" Richard Restak examines the brain 's ability to multitask and the consequences of multitasking. Restak states that our brains respond to all the technology around us such as television, movies, cell phones, e-mail, and the Internet. He claims that our brains are changing its organization and functions because of the modern world such as technology. The changes of the brain can be considered as both good and bad, but considering the future, I…

Learning is one of the most crucial factors to a child’s development. Many children express different patterns on the way they learn which, occasionally, become a case of a learning disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The patient with ADHD becomes a Child with Special Needs: various types of difficulties that can require a person to receive additional support. In the textbook Invitation to the life span, the authors, Kathleen Berger and Susan Chuang, explain that before…

Studies show that on average, in a classroom of thirty children, there are approximately one to three students that are diagnosed as having Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (ADDitude Magazine) ADHD is a neurobehavioral condition that usually begins in childhood and typically continues into adulthood. Some common behaviors of ADHD are: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Most people commonly know ADHD as just strictly behavioral issues, however, there are aspects of…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects many children and even some adults. In time and with a great amount of research the field of psychology has been able to create a way around this disorder for families and individuals suffering from it. However, ADHD can come with other symptoms such as trouble concentrating or reading difficulties. It is important that future clinicians use all of this research to help future and existing clients with these difficulties. To help with…