hyperactivity

n. a condition characterized by spontaneous gross motor activity or restlessness that is excessive for the age of the individual. Although a prominent feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, it is not diagnostic of any particular disorder and must be correlated with other findings to identify the appropriate diagnosis. See also purposeless hyperactivity. —hyperactive adj.

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Psychology term of the day

November 23rd 2024

opinion leader

an individual to whom others turn for advice or on whom others model their behavior. To be effective, the opinion leader needs to have social ties with other members of the group.