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SLUGGISH COGNITIVE TEMPO [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cognitive Psychology
CONT

Someone with SCT may not be able to process information as quickly as others and may have a hard time with schoolwork, decision-making, or social relationships.

CONT

Sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), or concentration deficit disorder (CDD), comprises excessive daydreaming, staring, mental fogginess and confusion, drowsiness, lethargy, sluggishness, and hypoactivity, among other symptoms.

OBS

… the term "sluggish cognitive tempo" is far from ideal, and many are recommending it be changed to something less derogatory … [It has been] suggested that the name be changed to "concentration deficit disorder" (CDD) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie cognitive
CONT

Le rythme cognitif lent […] serait caractérisé par des symptômes de rêverie, de confusion mentale, de léthargie, de lenteur du processus mental et d'hypoactivité.

Spanish

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