In many circumstances alternative courses of action and thoughts have to be inhibited to
allow the emergence of goal-directed behavior. However, this has not been the accepted …

Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly
diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders in childhood. Typically, children and …

Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common
neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. The psychostimulant methylphenidate is the …

The ability to exercise appropriate inhibitory control is critical in the regulation of body
weight, but the exact mechanisms are not known. In this systematic review, we identified 37 …

This article updates and replaces the 2011 clinical practice guideline revision published by
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),“Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and …

Quantitative genetic studies (ie, twin and adoption studies) suggest that genetic influences
contribute substantially to the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) …

An important dimension of cognitive control is the adaptive regulation of the balance
between exploitation (pursuing known sources of reward) and exploration (seeking new …

The third edition of the hugely successful Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical
Psychology incorporates important advances in the field to provide a reliable and accessible …

Dopamine (DA) acts as a key neurotransmitter in the brain. Numerous studies have shown
its regulatory role for motor and limbic functions. However, in the early stages of Parkinson's …

Previous findings have implicated the noradrenergic locus coeruleus (LC) system in
functions along the dimension of arousal or attention. It has remained uncertain what role …