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Why are hyperactivity and academic achievement related?
Child development - 1 Jan 2000
Saudino Kimberly J, Plomin Robert
Abstract excerpt
Although a negative association between hyperactivity and academic achievement is well documented, little is known about the genetic and/or environmental mechanisms responsible for the association. The present study explored links between parent and teacher ratings of hyperactive behavior problems and teacher-assessed achievement in a sample of 1,876 twin pairs (mean age 7.04 years). The results did not differ...
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