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Russell A. Barkley

Researcher at VCU Medical Center

Publications -  365
Citations -  62704

Russell A. Barkley is an academic researcher from VCU Medical Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & Conduct disorder. The author has an hindex of 119, co-authored 355 publications receiving 60109 citations. Previous affiliations of Russell A. Barkley include University at Albany, SUNY & State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

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Behavioral inhibition, sustained attention, and executive functions: Constructing a unifying theory of ADHD.

TL;DR: A theoretical model that links inhibition to 4 executive neuropsychological functions that appear to depend on it for their effective execution is constructed and finds it to be strongest for deficits in behavioral inhibition, working memory, regulation of motivation, and motor control in those with ADHD.
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment

TL;DR: Barkley et al. as discussed by the authors discussed the nature of ADHD, primary symptoms, diagnosis criteria, prevalence, and gender differences, and the treatment of ADHD in adults.
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The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication.

TL;DR: Efforts are needed to increase the detection and treatment of adult ADHD and research is needed to determine whether effective treatment would reduce the onset, persistence, and severity of disorders that co-occur with adult ADHD.
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ADHD and the Nature of Self-Control

TL;DR: Barkley et al. as discussed by the authors argue that ADHD reflects a core deficit in inhibitory control, which then prevents the optimal use of "executive functions," all of the above thought to be mediated by the prefrontal cortex.