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  • 51attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — n ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER * * * (ADHD, attention deficit disorder, hyperkinetic disorder) a mental disorder, usually of children, characterized by a grossly excessive level of activity and a marked impairment of the ability to attend. Learning …

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  • 52attention — [n1] concentration absorption, application, assiduity, consideration, contemplation, debate, deliberation, diligence, engrossment, heed, heedfulness, immersion, industry, intentness, mind, scrutiny, study, thinking, thought, thoughtfulness;… …

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  • 53attention — [ə ten′shən] n. [L attentio < pp. of attendere: see ATTEND] 1. a) the act of keeping one s mind closely on something or the ability to do this; mental concentration b) mental readiness for such concentration 2. notice or observation [her smile …

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  • 54attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder — n. a mental disorder, assessed on the basis of behavior appropriate to a given mental age, characterized by inability to concentrate, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, etc.: also written attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or attention deficit… …

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  • 55attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder — n. a mental disorder, assessed on the basis of behavior appropriate to a given mental age, characterized by inability to concentrate, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, etc.: also written attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or attention deficit… …

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  • 56Attention management — is a science and art of managing own and others attention. There are a number of facets of this subject …

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  • 57Attention ! Une femme peut en cacher une autre — Attention ! Une femme peut en cacher une autre est une comédie française réalisé par Georges Lautner en 1983. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution 4 …

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  • 58attention deficit disorder — n a syndrome of disordered learning and disruptive behavior that is not caused by any serious underlying physical or mental disorder and that has several subtypes characterized primarily by symptoms of inattentiveness or primarily by symptoms of… …

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  • 59attention — late 14c., giving heed, from L. attentionem (nom. attentio) attention, attentiveness, noun of action from pp. stem of attendere mental heeding (see ATTEND (Cf. attend)). Used with a remarkable diversity of verbs (e.g. pay, gather, attract, draw,… …

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  • 60attention deficit disorder — (abbreviated ADD) became a diagnosis in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1980); expanded to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( the co existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with …

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