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Claim Text: Scientists have been challenging the idea that A.D.H.D. is a deficit of attention since the 1990s.
Simplified Text: Scientists have challenged the idea that ADHD is an attention deficit since the 1990s.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date_start": "1990s" }
Subject Tags: Science History Medicine ADHD
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)

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What if A.D.H.D. Isn’t About Attention at All?

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/science/adhd-attention-motivation.html

A psychiatrist argues that ADHD may not be primarily about attention deficit, but rather about sustained engagement and motivation. New research suggests stimulants affect salience and reward networks, not just attention, leading to a re-evaluation of the condition's core issues.

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