inattention
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Origin of inattention
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It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily life, including school, work, and relationships.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neuro-developmental condition which often causes impulsiveness and inattention.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
A 2022 systemic review of 87 studies found increased screen time was modestly associated with higher levels of aggression, inattention, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025
China throughout Latin America has made significant inroads in infrastructure and diplomacy, often taking advantage of U.S. inattention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025
Frowning, we bound the stakes, our knots loose with inattention.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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