Vulnerability to the Irrelevant Sound Effect in Adult ADHD

Conclusion: The results demonstrate that adults with ADHD exhibit impaired short-term memory and a low resistance to distraction; however, their capacity for sustained attention is preserved as the impact of irrelevant sound diminished over the course of the task.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 7, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pelletier, M.-F., Hodgetts, H. M., Lafleur, M. F., Vincent, A., Tremblay, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research