Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by problems related to inattention, hyperactivity–impulsivity, or a combination of the two. Research suggests that there is a neurological origin to ADHD and that the disorder is highly heritable. Associated features of ADHD include motor coordination problems, impaired academic functioning, cognitive impairments, and problems with peer and parent interactions. Clinical interviews, parent and teacher rating scales, and medical examinations are commonly used in ADHD evaluations. Treatment of ADHD symptoms may include central nervous system stimulant medication and/or behavioral intervention.

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The effects of hypnosis and symptom interpretation on jurors' perceptions of recovered memories of child sexual abuse Sarah Nunley, B.S. The current study examined mock jurors' perceptions of recovered memories of child sexual abuse. Participants were presented with one of four written vignettes of an adult female who recovers memories of child sexual abuse during therapy. Two variables in the vignettes were manipulated: the method of memory recovery (hypnosis informed vs. control uninformed) and presentation of psychological symptoms commonly related to history of sexual maltreatment (symptoms informed vs. symptoms uninformed). Participant mock jurors were asked to respond to questions regarding credibility, defendant guilt, and award of monetary damages. The continuous dependent variable analyses found significant results with regard to plaintiff credibility and defendant guilt with the hypnosis uninformed condition. Additionally, the hypnosis uninformed condition of the dichotomous dependent variable analyses significantly predicted the likelihood of participants deciding the defendant guilty, as well as the plaintiff as credible. Based on these findings, mock jurors' perceived hypnosis to be detrimental to memory recovery.

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