Attention deficit disorder versus ADHD: A Continuum Distinguishing ancient Hunters Gatherers from Farmers
- 12 years ago
Attention deficit disorder versus attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are a continuum of conditions characterized by impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. The gene causing the condition is DRD4. It also confers unusual intelligence on modern humans. It's been called the Edison gene.
The Thomas Edison Gene(DRD4) endowed Edison, and thousands like him, with creativity, but also with impulsivity and distractibility: hallmarks of ADHD.
But also components of a highly adaptive skill set used by our hunting and gathering ancestors. These characteristics have been critical in the survival and development of modern civilization and vital as humanity faces new challenges in the future.
People with extroverted (reward-seeking) personality types tend to show higher levels of dopamine activity than people with introverted personalities.
A human gene study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggest that behavior considered inappropriate in a classroom, or a de
The Thomas Edison Gene(DRD4) endowed Edison, and thousands like him, with creativity, but also with impulsivity and distractibility: hallmarks of ADHD.
But also components of a highly adaptive skill set used by our hunting and gathering ancestors. These characteristics have been critical in the survival and development of modern civilization and vital as humanity faces new challenges in the future.
People with extroverted (reward-seeking) personality types tend to show higher levels of dopamine activity than people with introverted personalities.
A human gene study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggest that behavior considered inappropriate in a classroom, or a de