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Title: Nature, Nurture and Attention Deficit Author: ALIYAH BARUCHIN Date Published: 3/12/08 Why Relevant and Summary: I was curious about whether nature or nurture is responsible for ADHD. This article was an interview with Susan Smalley, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and director of its Mindful Awareness Research Center. How this influenced my thinking: I was fascinated to find out about some of the environmental factors that show increased lecels of ADHD. Credibility: I'm on the fence. The doctor seems credible, but I am not sure about the writer.

Title: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Author: John Mersch, MD Date Published: 7/2/2012 Why Relevant and Summary:This article is relevant because it provides a definition for ADHD/ADD. As well, the article breaks down what it is, the symptoms and signs, and a lot more detail information. How This Influenced My Thinking: this article gave a lot of detailed information and influenced me by giving me a more detailed out look on how those diagnosed with ADHD are effected. Credibility of Source: very credible written my a MD.

Title: ADHD Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Date Published: September 28, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: Gave good research and medication information How This Influenced My Thinking: Good explanation of this diagnosis Credibility of Source: Very credible

Title RN Mental Health Nursing: Author:ATI Date Published:2010 Why Relevant and Summary: Gave me great insight through a nursing perspective of the symptoms of ADHD How This Influenced My Thinking: great information on the condition known as ADHD as well as treatment. Credibility of Source: High

Title: "I'm Passionate About Life" Author: Matt Lauer Interviews Tom Cruise Date Published: June 25, 2005 Why Relevant and Summary: This interview looked at the criticism for medication for ADHD. Tom Cruise gave his reasoning on why he thought meds were bad and it related to the ADHD and culture portion of the short writing assignment. How This Influenced My Thinking: This gave insight on the opposing side to meds. Credibility of Source: It was an interview so I don't think he could lie about his opinion!