Examining the genetic contribution to ADHD
Journal article
Dillon, Anthony William Oswald and Craven, Rhonda G.. (2014). Examining the genetic contribution to ADHD. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 16(1), pp. 20 - 28. https://doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.16.1.20
Authors | Dillon, Anthony William Oswald and Craven, Rhonda G. |
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Abstract | The scientific status of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly controversial. Much of the controversy hinges on whether ADHD is a biological disorder. Advocates of biological causation often argue that it has a genetic basis. Etiology of ADHD has implications for treatment options, which is also a source of controversy. Given the ongoing interest in establishing the genetic basis of ADHD, this article critically examines the claims of a genetic basis to ADHD. We conclude that although genes may have a role to play in the expression of ADHD behaviors, available evidence suggests that the effect size of a genetic contribution is likely to be small. |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry |
Journal citation | 16 (1), pp. 20 - 28 |
Publisher | Springer Publishing Company |
ISSN | 1559-4343 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.16.1.20 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84944047754 |
Web address (URL) | https://search.proquest.com/docview/1551687628?accountid=8194 |
Page range | 20 - 28 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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