Peer feedback decreases impulsive choice in adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Impulsivity is a core feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous work using the delay discounting task to assess impulsivity reveals that adolescents with ADHD tend to prefer a smaller-immediate reward over a larger-delayed reward, and this relates to problematic choices in daily life. To gain a better understanding of daily decision-making in adolescence, it is important to examine the social context, as peers have a major influence on decisions. Peer influence often has a negative connotation, but also provides an opportunity to promote positive outcomes. To date, it is unclear if peers affect impulsive decision-making in adolescents with ADHD, for better or for worse.

Methods

The aim of this preregistered study was to examine the effec

SUBMITTER: van Hoorn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10242953 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature