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February 17, 2021  by Anselm Fuermaier

Feigning ADHD and stimulant misuse among BSS students

Scientific sources and popular media alike frequently report on the occurrence of university students feigning attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and misusing stimulant medication for non-medical use. How is it with the BSS students at our faculty?

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July 19, 2017  by Anselm Fuermaier

Patient or pretender – Feigning ADHD and its detection

In a clinical assessment, all people report their symptoms honestly and try to perform to the best of their ability, right? Well… unfortunately, quite a lot of people don’t! We examined the case of feigned attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood, and explored ways to distinguish between true and feigned ADHD.

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