What If A.D.H.D. Isn’t About Attention at All?
The New York Times
New research suggests that ADHD may not primarily be a disorder of attention, but rather one of motivation and reward processing. The study highlights that individuals with ADHD may struggle more with initiating tasks and experiencing satisfaction from completing them, rather than simply being inattentive. This challenges traditional views of ADHD and could lead to more effective treatments targeting motivation rather than attention.
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