| Abstrak/Abstract |
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that
begins to emerge in childhood. This disorder is caused by an impaired prefrontal cortex (PFC)
development that affects executive functions, particularly in inhibition, resulting in loss of
cognitive and behavior control. This research aims to investigate the difference between
inhibition in ADHD and non-ADHD children ages 6-12 years old and between the three
subtypes of ADHD. Subjects in this study were children with ADHD (N=34) which consists
of the inattentive type (N=14), hyperactive-impulsive type (N=9), and combination type
(N=11), as well as non-ADHD children (N=34). This research used the causal-comparative
method. The instrument which was utilized in this study is The Stroop Color and Word test to
measure inhibition. Results of this research showed that there are differences in inhibition
between ADHD and non-ADHD children and between age 6-9 years and 10-12 years old
children. However, there is no difference of inhibition between three subtypes of ADHD. |
