Working Memory Contributes to Elevated Motor Activity in Adults With ADHD: An Examination of the Role of Central Executive and Storage/Rehearsal Processes

Conclusion: Findings suggest that increased demands on WM, particularly the CE and PH storage/rehearsal, contribute to ADHD-related hyperactivity, though a portion of excessive motor activity in adults with ADHD may occur independently of WM demands.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hudec, K. L., Alderson, R. M., Kasper, L. J., Patros, C. H. G. Tags: Special Section On Working Memory Source Type: research