Probabilistic Learning in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

ABSTRACT: Objective: The current study examined instrumental learning in ADHD. Method: A total of 58 children with ADHD and 58 typically developing (TD) children performed a probabilistic learning task using three reward probability conditions (100%, 85%, 70% reward). After a learning phase, application of what was learned was assessed in a test phase. Results: Results showed that children with ADHD performed less accurate compared with TD children during the learning phase, particularly in the 100% and 85% reward probability conditions. These findings were accompanied by a blunted learning rate in the first few task trials. Furthermore, children with ADHD showed poorer application of what was learned. Conclusion: To conclude, children with ADHD show initial learning prob

SUBMITTER: Luman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8273841 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature