In search for objective measures of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder using the Quantified Behavior Test Plus

Europe's Journal of Psychology

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 443-457

  Edebol, Hanna ^a   Helldin, Lars ^b   Holmberg, Ebba ^c   Gustafsson, Stig Arne ^d   Norlander, Torsten ^e  

^a KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b Psychiatric department   (Sweden)

^c Psychiatric Clinic in Stromstad   (Sweden)

^d Neuropsychiatric Clinic in Uddevalla   (Sweden)

^e UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Adults; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Clinical assessment; Objective measures; The quantified behavior test plus

Indexed keywords

EID: 80051747290     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18410413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5964/ejop.v7i3.143     Document Type: Article

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