B - 50 The Relationship between Objective and Subjective Measures of Attention.

This article examines the relationship between objective neuropsychological tests and subjective self-reported measures of attention in individuals with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Using archival data from 504 veterans assessed with tools including the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF), Barkley's Adult ADHD Rating Scale, Connor Continuous Performance Test 3 (CCPT-3), and others, the study found no significant differences between ADHD and non-ADHD groups on cognitive measures. However, self-reported symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity significantly differentiated the groups. Correlations between objective and subjective measures were generally weak, with only omission errors on the CCPT-3 showing a modest association with self-reported inattention, suggesting that neuropsychological tests may be less sensitive to ADHD symptoms than self-report assessments.