Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity – the state of having more energy than is normal, becoming excited easily, and being unable to stay still or think about work. It’s often difficult to manage for people around the person who’s hyperactive, such as teachers, employers, and parents. Hyperactivity refers to a generalized symptom characterized by a lack of control of spontaneous activity. It is often associated with abnormally high levels of motor activity, short attention span, low frustration tolerance, hyperexcitability, and an inability to control impulses. Various physiological models have been proposed to explain hyperactivity, including an overaroused central nervous system, compensatory behavior, and defective cortical inhibitory mechanisms. Hyperactive individuals may also exhibit deficiencies in cholinergic systems, which regulate parasympathetic activity. Hyperactivity is one of the three core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that is a common childhood mental disorder. Acceleration-sensitive devices (e.g., Actigraph) and motion tracking systems (e.g., QbTest) are two main groups of devices that can be used to objectively measure hyperactivity.
Common characteristics of hyperactivity include:
constant movement
aggressive behavior
impulsive behavior
being easily distracted
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