Arousal and Executive Alterations in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Diana Martella1, Nerea Aldunate2, Luis J Fuentes3
1Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Instituto de Estudios Sociales y Humanísticos, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Frontiers in Psychology
|September 9, 2020
Summary
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may stem from unstable arousal, favoring the cognitive-energetic model over the inhibition model. This review examines evidence for both ADHD theories.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent childhood neurobehavioral disorder impacting development and academics.
- Understanding ADHD's etiology is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compare the inhibition and cognitive-energetic models of ADHD.
- To discuss supporting behavioral and neurological evidence and limitations for each model.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on ADHD.
- Analysis of behavioral and neurological data related to attentional networks.
- Comparison of the inhibition and cognitive-energetic models.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests the cognitive-energetic model better explains ADHD.
- Unstable arousal is identified as a potential key factor in ADHD pathogenesis.
Conclusions:
- The cognitive-energetic model, particularly unstable arousal, offers a more compelling explanation for ADHD.
- Further research into arousal dysregulation in ADHD is warranted.
Keywords:
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