What does Dr. Russell Barkley often refer to ADHD as?
A hyperactivity disorder
A motivation deficit disorder
An executive function disorder
An attention deficit disorder
Why might people with ADHD struggle to complete tasks even when they're important?
They don't care about the tasks
They forget about the tasks
They have fewer "motivational planks" than others
They're lazy
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that motivates ADHD brains?
Novel experiences
Long-term goals
Personal interests
Urgent tasks
How does procrastination sometimes help people with ADHD complete tasks?
It reduces the task's difficulty
It makes the task more interesting
It creates a sense of urgency
It gives them more time to prepare
Why might setting artificial deadlines be less effective for people with ADHD?
They forget about the deadlines
They don't understand how deadlines work
They prefer to work without deadlines
They know on some level the deadline isn't "real"
What strategy involving other people can help create urgency for cleaning?
Asking family members to clean instead
Inviting someone over
Hiring a professional cleaner
Posting pictures of the messy house online
How can timers be useful for people with ADHD?
They remind people to take breaks
They create a sense of urgency
They make tasks more interesting
They help track how long tasks take
How can we make repetitive tasks “new” or “novel”?
By using different tools or materials
By doing them in new environments
By learning new methods to complete them
All of the above
What strategy does the speaker mention for staying interested in hobbies?
Only pursuing one hobby at a time
Giving up on hobbies entirely
Cycling between different hobbies
Forcing themselves to continue even when bored
How can making games out of repetitive tasks be helpful?
It adds a new element to the tasks
It makes the tasks take longer to complete
It removes the need to do the tasks
It makes the tasks unnecessary
What's a better alternative to saying "get it to me whenever"?
Doing the task for them
Offering a reward for completion
Accountability without shame (staying kind and encouraging)
Setting a strict deadline
Why might saying "it's okay, get it to me whenever" be unhelpful for someone with ADHD?
It takes away motivational planks
It confuses their schedule
It makes it seem like the task isn't important
It makes them feel pressured
What does it mean that ADHDers are "interest-based learners"?
They only learn about their specific interests
They learn better when the subject interests them personally
They are interested in all subjects equally
They can't learn about topics that don't interest them
Why are long-term rewards often less effective for people with ADHD?
They forget about the rewards
They prefer punishments to rewards
They don't value rewards
The rewards are too far away in time
Which of these is mentioned as an effective immediate reward system?
Sticker charts
Grade point averages
Monthly bonuses
Yearly evaluations
