A Brief History of ADHD

The video explores the historical context of the great influenza epidemic and its impact on mental health, leading to early theories of brain damage. It traces the evolution of diagnosis from minimal brain damage to ADHD, highlighting the broad and vague nature of early terms. Modern research, aided by brain scans, reveals ADHD as a complex condition involving multiple brain processes and genetic factors, emphasizing the role of self-regulation and executive functions.

What was one of the symptoms observed in survivors of the great influenza epidemic?

• Increased focus

• Improved motor skills

• Inattentiveness

• Enhanced memory

What was the term used in the 1930s to describe symptoms like inattentiveness and impulse control problems?

• Cognitive Impairment Disorder

• Minimal Brain Damage Syndrome

• Minimal Brain Dysfunction

• Attention Deficit Disorder

By the 1980s, what was considered the primary deficit in ADD?

• Impulse control

• Sustained attention

• Memory retention

• Motor skills

Which model is used in current research to explain ADHD?

• Dual process or multiprocess models

• Cognitive model

• Single process model

• Behavioral model

What factors are considered in the current understanding of ADHD?

• A combination of genetic and environmental factors

• Only genetic factors

• Neither genetic nor environmental factors

• Only environmental factors