Temporal perception and delay aversion: a videogame screening tool for the early detection of ADHD

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Published: Dec 15, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v7.n3.10110
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ADHD, temporal processing, screening, computer games

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Andrés Hugo Méndez Oehninger
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Ana Martín
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Ana Cristina Pires
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Alejandro Vázquez
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Alejandro Maiche
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Fernando González
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología
Alejandra Carboni
Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral syndrome where inattention and/or hyperactivity impair social, academic or occupational function. Cognitive impairments in temporal abilities and delay aversion have been related to ADHD. The aim of this study is to design a game-like software that assesses temporal perception for the early detection of ADHD. Method: Two groups of 7 to 10 children (17 with ADHD and 17 control children) were compared on their performance on four game-like software based on Delay Aversion, Anticipation, Synchronization Tapping and Time reproduction experimental tasks. Results: All games detected significant differences between groups in accuracy or variability. The Discriminant function correctly classified 82.4% of the cases. Conclusions: Although the conversion of experimental tasks into game-like software implies a compromise between experimental rigour and screening efficiency, the use of videogames to measure cognitive processes is a potential tool for preventive healthcare.

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Méndez Oehninger, A. H., Martín, A., Pires, A. C., Vázquez, A., Maiche, A., González, F., & Carboni, A. (2015). Temporal perception and delay aversion: a videogame screening tool for the early detection of ADHD. Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 7(3), 90–101. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v7.n3.10110
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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2015): Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento
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Sección especial: Videojuegos y cognición

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Author Biographies

Ana Martín, Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología

Instituto de Computación, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República.

Ana Cristina Pires, Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología

Departament de Psicología Básica, Evolutiva i de l´Educació, Facultat de Psicologia, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona,

Fernando González, Universidad de la República. Facultad de Psicología. Centro de Investigación Básica en Psicología

Departament de Psicología Básica, Evolutiva i de l´Educació, Facultat de Psicologia, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona.

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