The relationship between inattention and anxiety has been explored from a functional neuroimaging standpoint as well as in clinical trials. In anxious states, as opposed to attentional disorders, ...

ADHD inattentive type is one of three subtypes of ADHD. Discovering your subtype can help with treatment planning. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder most ...

Psychologists have learned why many people experience "inattention blindness" -- the phenomenon that leaves drivers on cell phones prone to traffic accidents and makes a gorilla invisible to viewers ...

A new study indicates that symptoms of inattention are linked to lower performance on memory and mental processing tasks in older adults. This association appears to remain consistent regardless of ...

Researchers show that boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at age 10 have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in adolescence and adulthood. Treatments to reduce these behaviors may ...

Why is diet important in children with ADHD? New research shows the effects of poor diet on symptoms of inattention. Unmedicated children with attention-deficit ...

Identifying a child’s inattention early is one of the most important steps in protecting their self-esteem, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. When inattention goes unrecognised, children are often ...

When a teenager is called out in front of class because his teacher perceives him as not paying attention to the day's lecture, the teacher might say something like, "Tom, you're not paying attention!