Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and working memory in adults: A meta-analytic review

Neuropsychology

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 287-302

  Matt Alderson, R ^a   Kasper, Lisa J ^a   Hudec, Kristen L ^a   Patros, Connor H G ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adhd; Attention; Meta analysis; Working memory

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; DATA BASE; DEPENDENT VARIABLE; DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE; EFFECT SIZE; ENDOPHENOTYPE; HUMAN; MEDLINE; META ANALYSIS; PHENOTYPE; PHONETICS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCINFO; SCIENCE; WORKING MEMORY;

EID: 84880974790     PISSN: 08944105     EISSN: 19311559     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0032371     Document Type: Article

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