Dextroamphetamine and Placebo Practice Effects on Selective Attention in Hyperactive Children.

Fisher, Mary Ann

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Publication Date: 1978

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Dextroamphetamine and Placebo Practice Effects on Selective Attention in Hyperactive Children

Fisher, Mary Ann

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 6, 1, 25-32, Mar 78

Three groups of three boys (6-12 years old) referred to a hospital study unit for evaluation of hyperactive behavior were tested on a classification task involving selective attention while on either dextroamphetamine or placebo. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Span, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Hyperactivity

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