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The Clockwork of Attention Deficit Disorder: Mechanisms in Illusion - Page 7
By Xiaolei Shi
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Commentary
Igor Drasovik
Most are aware of the controversy concerning Attention Deficit Disorder. However, very few are familiar with the origins of this condition as well as the moral issues raised by its diagnosis and treatment. This alleged mental disorder is commonly understood as one that prevents an individual from functioning "normally" while performing everyday tasks and behaving appropriately in situations deemed critical to one's everyday existence.