Verbal Memory Function in Intellectually Well-Functioning Adults With ADHD: Relations to Working Memory and Response Inhibition. Issue 10 (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lundervold, Astri J.; Halleland, Helene Barone; Brevik, Erlend Joramo; Haavik, Jan; Sørensen, Lin
• Is Part Of: Journal of attention disorders. Volume 23:Issue 10(2019)
• Page Start: 1188
• Page End: 1198
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: verbal memory -- CVLT-II -- neuropsychology -- executive function -- working memory -- response inhibition -- ADHD; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Periodicals; Attention -- Periodicals; 616.8589
• DOI: 10.1177/1087054715580842
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1087-0547

Abstract

Objective: To investigate verbal memory function with relation to working memory (WM) and response inhibition (RI) in adults with ADHD.Method: Verbal memory function was assessed by the California Verbal Learning Test–Second Edition (CVLT-II), WM by the Paced Serial Addition Test, and RI by the Color-Word Interference Test from Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System in a sample of adults with normal to high intellectual function (IQ).Results: The ADHD group ( n = 74) obtained lower scores than controls on measures of learning, recall, and immediate memory (CVLT-II). WM and RI explained a substantial part of verbal memory performance in both groups. A group to executive function (EF) interaction effect was identified for the total number of intrusions and false positive responses on the CVLT-II recognition trial.Conclusion: Verbal memory performance only partially overlaps with EF in intellectually well-functioning adults with ADHD. Both EF and verbal memory function should be assessed as part of a neuropsychological evaluation of adults with ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. XXXX; XX(X) XX-XX)