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HIM 1990-2015

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2011

Adhd Driving; Eye tracking

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The Effects Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder On Fixations And Saccades During A Simulated Driving Task, Jessica R. Michaelis Jan 2011

The Effects Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder On Fixations And Saccades During A Simulated Driving Task, Jessica R. Michaelis

HIM 1990-2015

Individuals who have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience adverse effects relating to driving; in addition, they experience deficits in scanning ability (Barkely et.al, 1996; Fischer et al., 2007; Munoz et al., 2003; Naja-Raja et al., 2007). The present study examined the effects of ADHD on eye tracking while driving. Ten participants consisting of both ADHD and individuals who do not have ADHD were included in this study. It was hypothesized that individuals who have ADHD will make more saccadic eye movements and thus shorter fixations than individuals who do not have ADHD. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that despite the fact …