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Science 28 September 1979:
Vol. 205. no. 4413, pp. 1348 - 1354
DOI: 10.1126/science.472752
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Science, Vol 205, Issue 4413, 1348-1354
Copyright © 1979 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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The hyperactive child syndrome

G Weiss and L Hechtman

The behavioral characteristics of the hyperactive child are described at different stages of development. Recent and sometimes controversial research findings are discussed with respect to prevalence, etiology, treatment, and outcome. It is concluded that this syndrome can best be understood in terms of interactions between social, psychological, and biological variables.


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