The Role of Response Expectancies in Neuropsychological Performance in Young Adults Concerned about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Previous research has found that negative expectations can inform perceived symptoms and influence performance on cognitive tasks for many medical and neuropsychological conditions (Colloca et al., 2008;Das-Munshi et al., 2006;Rief et al., 2009;Smith & Sullivan, 2003;Suhr & Gunstad, 2002; 2005).The current study examined whether cuing a diagnosis threat among individuals who expressed concern about having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) influenced performance on cognitive tasks relevant to ADHD.In addition, the current study examined whether the individual difference variables of depression, neuroticism, trait self-handicapping, and pre-experiment concern about ADHD might be moderators of the diagnosis threat effect.I would like to thank all those who have supported me throughout the process of developing this project.First of all, I would like to thank my advisor, Dr. Julie Suhr for her support and guidance.I learned so much about the process of research from you and found myself enjoying it immensely.Thank you for "adopting" me!I would also like to thank my committee members, Dr.
Author: Christina Wei
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1123993988