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relatively slower. This pattern was observed throughout testing, where Joseph performed worse on task he perceived as easy or less stimulating. On the contrary, Joseph’s performance on the auditory attention task was significant for inattention, impulsivity and difficulty in sustained attention. Joseph’s response speed was noted to be very fast, with high…

Medical History: Jordan explained that he has been hospitalized on several occasions for strep throat and broken bones. He noted that his broken bones were typically a result from riding dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and jumping off of things. Jordan related that his PCP is Dr. Anthony Ubert and has not had a check-up since November/December. Jordan acknowledged that his Tryclycerides were elevated and he failed to return for blood work, noting that he was unconcerned about his health.…

Children with learning disabilities are often faced with obstacles above and beyond academic issues, such as hypoactive or hyperactive levels, impulsivity, and anger (Berman, 1979). When dealing with disabled children who act out of impulsivity parents should understand three key concepts (Cloud & Townsend, 1998). First, children who are reacting out of impulsivity are reacting to an external influence (Cloud & Townsend, 1998). Second, their behavior is oppositional, meaning they are opposing…

The classification of the current subtypes of ADHD were discussed and analyzed in each of the above articles. The subtypes discussed were ADHD – Predominantly Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD – Combined. The argument was made to make ADHD – Inattentive, its own distinct disorder and unrelated to ADHD. The articles discuss at length, distinctions between ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD - Combined. These distinctions were as follows: essential…

individualistic differences in impulsivity, condition ability and other temperamental characteristics crime due to low self-control or impulsive temperament. (Wilson and Hernstein 1985) Individuals diagnosed with ADHD are consistently found to be overrepresented in juvenile detention centres, jails and prisons worldwide (Rosler et al., 2004) And the personality trait or characteristic that has been most consistently related to antisocial behaviour is low self-control or impulsivity. This…

n Percy Jackson and the Olympians Percy Jackson has been diagnosed with ADHD ( attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) . The three main traits of an ADHD child is inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Percy Jackson does not have ADHD because he would get distracted in battles, he is not impulsive , and he is not hyperactive. First and foremost, Percy Jackson doesn't have ADHD because he would get distracted during fights and battles. ADHD is an “ attention deficit hyperactivity…

Inattention refers to lacking of attention to close detail, difficulty in keeping attention during tasks, seemingly distracted when spoken to, often loses things for tasks and forgetful in daily life. Hyperactivity/impulsivity refers to fidgeting, cant remain seated, running or climbing when it is considered inappropriate, excessive talking, speak aloud out of turn, difficulty…

paying attention and or having a difficulty controlling ones behavior and hyperactivity. There are three subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder recognized by educational professionals; the principle characteristics are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Hyperactivity means a person who seems to move about…

other family member’s. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a “brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with the functioning or development (NIH, 2016)”. Many parents and teachers have the children diagnosed because of certain things like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. When it comes to inattention, children and adults tend to wander off task. The students can be working on one part of a project, then they…

Extraversion Over the past 2500 years, there have been select people portrayed as more talkative than others, more assertive, and bolder than others (Revelle, 2008). Over those years, extraversion has been studied and became socially and biologically important to the field of psychology and personality. The science behind the topic has grown along with the research conducted to study this individual personality trait. The importance of this trait remains today just as important as it was when…