Impulsivity and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder: Subtype classification using the UPPS impulsive behavior scale

Drew J. Miller, Karen J. Derefinko, Donald R. Lynam, Richard Milich, Mark T. Fillmore

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Abstract

This study examined the classification accuracy of the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS) in discriminating several attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) subtypes, including predominantly inattentive type (ADHD/I), combined type (ADHD/C), and combined type with behavioral problems (ADHD/ODD), between each other and a non-ADHD control group using logistic regression analyses. The sample consisted of 88 children ranging in age from 9.0 years to 12.8 years, with a mean of 10.9 years. Children were predominantly male (74%) and Caucasian (86%) and in grades 3-7. Results indicated that the UPPS performed well in classifying ADHD subtypes relative to traditional diagnostic measures. In addition, analyses indicated that differences in symptoms between subtypes can be explained by specific pathways to impulsivity. Implications for the assessment of ADHD and conceptual issues are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)323-332
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgements This research was supported by grants DA021027 and DA005312 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • ADHD subtypes
  • Impulsivity
  • UPPS

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Psychology

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