inattention (poor concentration, attention disorder)

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Etiology

Pathology

Clinical manifestations

  • easy distractibility
  • staring into space
  • unaware of surroundings
  • difficulty finishing tasks
  • difficulty concentrating on work
  • also see attention assessment

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References

  1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., Text Revision, DSM-IV, American Psychiatric Association, Washington DC, 1994
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