Abstract:Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been referred to as a disorder of dysregulation due to its paradoxical association with hyperfocus: periods of intense concentration, often during interesting tasks. However, existing descriptions and measures of hyperfocus might tap into related constructs like perseveration and/or flow. Furthermore, previous studies have not sufficiently accounted for comorbidities like depression when examining the specificity of hyperfocus to ADHD. Therefore, the present … Show more
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