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An Evaluation of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Hyperactive Children

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Hyperactivity (attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, ADDH) is characterized by the primary symptoms of inattentiveness, impulsivity, and restlessness. Other features that are frequently associated with the disorder include poor school performance and inadequate interpersonal relationships.

Preparation of this chapter was supported in part by Public Health Service Grants MH 18579 and MH 30822 from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Abikoff, H. (1987). An Evaluation of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Hyperactive Children. In: Lahey, B.B., Kazdin, A.E. (eds) Advances in Clinical Child Psychology. Advances in Clinical Child Psychology, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9826-4_5

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