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Reduced electrodermal response to errors predicts poor sustained attention performance in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: Research into attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has indicated abnormalities in electrodermal system activity (EDA) and separately, deficits in sustained attention. Here we asked whether reduced EDA in ADHD was consequential for the attention problems associated with this disorder. On a sustained attention task ADHD participants had higher overall error rates and exhibited a marked decrease in skin conductance responses (SCRs) to errors, relative to control children. Further, sustained attention errors were predicted by SCR amplitudes. Evidence of post-error slowing in both groups suggested comparable error awareness. It is proposed that attenuation of the normal autonomic response to errors reflects impairment in ADHD participants' psychological response to error significance and results in decreased behavioural correction and hence poorer sustained attention.

Source: Neuroreport

DOI: 10.1097/00001756-200411150-00021

Authors: Redmond G. O’Connell, Mark A. Bellgrove, Paul M. Dockree, Ian H. Robertson

Institutions: Trinity College, Trinity College Dublin

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2045995077

FWCI: 2.685

Cites: 22

Cited by: 72

Related to: 10