Why People with ADHD Procrastinate

The video discusses ADHD's impact on motivation, explaining how dopamine pathways in the brain are disrupted, leading to challenges in initiating and completing tasks. It highlights the mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways' roles in motivation and executive functions. Strategies to improve motivation include using timers, body doubling, changing environments, and the Pomodoro Technique.

What is a common misconception about individuals with ADHD when they struggle to start or complete tasks?

• They are lazy.

• They are highly motivated.

• They have excellent time management skills.

• They are overly organized.

Which brain pathway is primarily associated with processing emotional memory and pleasure?

• Mesocortical pathway

• Mesolimbic pathway

• Nigrostriatal pathway

• Tuberoinfundibular pathway

What is the main reason stimulant medications are used in treating ADHD?

• To decrease serotonin levels

• To increase dopamine in the mesocortical pathway

• To enhance GABA production

• To reduce norepinephrine levels

Which of the following is NOT a factor that drives motivation in individuals with ADHD?

• Routine

• Degree of challenge

• Urgency

• Interest

How can using a timer help improve motivation for someone with ADHD?

• By increasing task complexity

• By eliminating the need for breaks

• By creating a sense of urgency

• By making tasks feel endless

What is 'body doubling' in the context of improving motivation?

• Listening to music while working

• Taking frequent breaks

• Working alongside someone else

• Working alone in a quiet room

What is the Pomodoro Technique primarily used for?

• Enhancing memory retention

• Eliminating distractions

• Managing time with work and breaks

• Increasing task difficulty