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the dynamic developmental theory of adhd: reflections from a cognitive energetic model standpoint

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 September 2005

joseph a. sergeant
Affiliation:
klinische neuropsychologie, vrije universiteit, 1081 bt amsterdam, the netherlands ja.sergeant@psy.vu.nl

Abstract

“a dynamic developmental theory of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) predominantly hyperactive/impulsive and combined subtypes” is a major contribution linking comparative psychology with clinical developmental neuropsychopathology. in this commentary, i place some critical remarks concerning the theory's explanation of sleep problems, inhibition, error monitoring, and motor control.

Type
open peer commentary
Copyright
© 2005 cambridge university press

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