Probabilistic Learning in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
J Atten Disord
; 25(10): 1407-1416, 2021 08.
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| ID: mdl-32064998
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The current study examined instrumental learning in ADHD.Method:
A total of 58 children with ADHD and 58 typically developing (TD) children performed a probabilistic learning task using three reward probability conditions (100%, 85%, 70% reward). After a learning phase, application of what was learned was assessed in a test phase.Results:
Results showed that children with ADHD performed less accurate compared with TD children during the learning phase, particularly in the 100% and 85% reward probability conditions. These findings were accompanied by a blunted learning rate in the first few task trials. Furthermore, children with ADHD showed poorer application of what was learned.Conclusion:
To conclude, children with ADHD show initial learning problems, but increased performance in a similar manner as TD children independent of the probability of reward, although they fail to apply their knowledge. Findings are of clinical relevance as the application of knowledge is important to successfully adapt to daily challenges in life.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Atten Disord
Assunto da revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda