Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Endophenotypes, structure, and etiological pathways

Current Directions in Psychological Science

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 24-29

  Nigg, Joel T ^a  

^a OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

ADHD; Blood lead; Cognition; Endophenotype; Hyperactivity; Personality

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953780185     PISSN: 09637214     EISSN: 14678721     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0963721409359282     Document Type: Article

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