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- Title
Examining the Genetic Contribution to ADHD.
- Authors
Dillon, Anthony; Craven, Rhonda G.
- 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.
- Subjects
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; ETIOLOGY of diseases; MENTAL illness treatment; GENETIC disorders; DEVELOPMENTAL psychology
- Publication
Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry, 2014, Vol 16, Issue 1, p20
- ISSN
1559-4343
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1891/1559-4343.16.1.20