Your Text Discusses Three Possible Explanations for the High Comorbidity

question 24

Essay

Your text discusses three possible explanations for the high comorbidity between ADHD and insomnia: (1)problematic behavioral inhibition which underlies ADHD also interferes with self-soothing, (2)stimulant medication interferes with sleep,and (3)stimulant medication wears off in the evenings making hyperactivity or impulsivity emerge.Can you think of any other possible explanations for the relationship between these conditions?

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Definitions:

Reversible Figure-ground

A visual perception phenomenon where an image can be seen in more than one way, depending on which element (figure) is perceived as the focus and which as the background.

Perception

The interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment.

Stimulus Pattern

A specific arrangement of sensory inputs that is recognized by the brain and elicits a particular response.

Relative Height

A concept in visual perception referring to the way objects are viewed in relation to their surroundings, indicating depth and distance.