The present paper provides an overview of research concerning both acute and chronic
effects of exposure to noise on children's cognitive performance. Experimental studies …

This review provides an overview as to how the social and emotional impairments involved
in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affect the quality of life of patients and their …

Working memory has assumed a prominent role as a primary neurocognitive deficit or
endophenotype in extant models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The …

This article reflects on the role of psychopathophysiology—specifically executive function
(EF) deficits and delay aversion (DAv)—in the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity …

Background music refers to any music played while the listener is performing another
activity. Most studies on this effect have been conducted on young adults, while little …

Noise is often considered a distractor; however recent studies suggest that sub-attentive
individuals or individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit …

Background Noise is typically conceived of as being detrimental for cognitive performance;
however, a recent computational model based on the concepts of stochastic resonance and …

Much of the research evidence relating to the physical learning environment of schools is
inconclusive, contradictory or incomplete. Nevertheless, within this confusing area, research …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is related to an attenuated and dysfunctional
dopamine system. Normally, a high extracellular dopamine level yields a tonic dopaminergic …

Classroom acoustic conditions are often suboptimal, so how do they affect children's
cognition? This review synthesized research assessing the effect of different classroom …