An examination of the effects of stimulant medication on response inhibition: A comparison between children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Brackenridge, Rachel, McKenzie, Karen, Murray, George and Quigley, April (2011) An examination of the effects of stimulant medication on response inhibition: A comparison between children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32 (6). pp. 2797-2804. ISSN 0891-4222

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Abstract

This study investigated whether methylphenidate is effective in improving response inhibition in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD were compared with normally developing children on measures of response inhibition. Participants with ADHD were compared across two conditions--medicated and unmedicated. There was no significant difference between the inhibitory control of children with and without ADHD. Children with ADHD showed significant improvements in inhibitory control following methylphenidate. The findings of the present study contrast with previous studies which document reduced inhibitory control in ADHD, compared with normally developing children. Reports of methylphenidate improving functioning in children with ADHD are supported. Limitation and implications of the study are discussed.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ADHD, response inhibition, medication, methylphenidate, animal stroop
Subjects: C800 Psychology
Department: Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Psychology
Depositing User: Karen McKenzie
Date Deposited: 12 Nov 2014 16:49
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2023 15:30
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/18082

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