Sport Psychology Training Program

This brief report describes a sport psychology training program using an evaluation based on quantitative electroencephalograph (QEEG), biofeedback stress profiling, continuous performance tests, reaction time assessment, and personality tests. The training includes heart rate variability biofeedback and neurofeedback. Graduates of the program include professional and amateur athletes in a variety of sports, including some athletes with special challenges, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or Asperger's disorder.

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The Measurement of Attention

Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review ◽

10.1017/s136064179800149x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 72-78 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Daniel J. Kindlon

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Working Memory ◽

Executive Control ◽

Delay Of Gratification ◽

Performance Tests ◽

Continuous Performance ◽

Control Measurement ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Continuous Performance Tests ◽

Motivational Aspect

This review examines some of the definitional issues of attention and the related constructs of working memory and executive control. Measurement approaches to two attention elements, inattention and impulsivity, which are relevant to the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are also explored. Features of Stroop and Stroop-like tasks, continuous performance tests, and assessment paradigms that have a volitional or motivational aspect, such as delay of gratification, are highlighted. The conclusions emphasise the multidimensional nature of attentional constructs and the care that must be taken when attempting to measure a single attentional element.

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Comparing the Mathematics Continuous Performance Test With Other Measures of Tests of Attention

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000261 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 291-297 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dubi Lufi ◽

Shachar Pan

Keyword(s):

Performance Test ◽

Continuous Performance Test ◽

Clinical Population ◽

Control Group ◽

Continuous Performance ◽

Adhd Assessment ◽

Research Reporting ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Continuous Performance Tests ◽

Better Than

Abstract. Several studies have shown that Continuous Performance Tests (CPT) can diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) better than other tests. Research reporting comparisons of two or more CPT-type tests is scarce. The purpose of the study was to compare the Mathematics Continuous Performance Test (MATH-CPT) with another CPT-type test (CPT II) and a questionnaire (the Brown Scale). The comparison was carried out by looking at correlations among subscales and checking the precision of detecting ADHD. Ninety-five high school and college students participated in the study, 41 with ADHD were the research group and 54 were the control group. The participants performed the two tests and answered the questionnaire. The results showed that the MATH-CPT correctly identified 74.50% of the participants of both groups as compared to the 71.60% of the CPT II. Correlations between the two CPT-type tests were moderate; however, they were similar to correlations found in other studies comparing similar tools. The MATH-CPT, final attention formula, showed significant correlations with the Brown scales, while the CPT II, confidence index associated with ADHD assessment, showed nonsignificant correlations with the questionnaire. The study indicated that MATH-CPT can be used with a clinical population of ADHD and for research purposes.

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A Within-Sample Comparison of Two Innovative Neuropsychological Tests for Assessing ADHD

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11010036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 36

Author(s):

Anna Baader ◽

Behnaz Kiani ◽

Nathalie Brunkhorst-Kanaan ◽

Sarah Kittel-Schneider ◽

Andreas Reif ◽

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Keyword(s):

Neuropsychological Tests ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Clinical Sample ◽

Clinical Parameters ◽

Performance Tests ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Continuous Performance Tests ◽

Interesting Correlation ◽

Clinical Measures

New innovative neuropsychological tests in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD have been proposed as objective measures for diagnosis and therapy. The current study aims to investigate two different commercial continuous performance tests (CPT) in a head-to-head comparison regarding their comparability and their link with clinical parameters. The CPTs were evaluated in a clinical sample of 29 adult patients presenting in an ADHD outpatient clinic. Correlational analyses were performed between neuropsychological data, clinical rating scales, and a personality-based measure. Though inattention was found to positively correlate between the two tests (r = 0.49, p = 0.01), no association with clinical measures and inattention was found for both tests. While hyperactivity did not correlate between both tests, current ADHD symptoms were positively associated with Nesplora Aquarium’s motor activity (r = 0.52 to 0.61, p < 0.05) and the Qb-Test’s hyperactivity (r = 0.52 to 0.71, p < 0.05). Conclusively, the overall comparability of the tests was limited and correlation with clinical parameters was low. While our study shows some interesting correlation between clinical symptoms and sub-scales of these tests, usage in clinical practice is not recommended.

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