Cracking the Code: Identifying ADHD through Distraction Scores

Researchers have identified a new measure called the "d factor" that represents a person's general distractibility and its potential connection to ADHD. By analyzing over 1,000 participants' responses on distraction tendencies, three core factors emerged: external distraction, unwanted intrusive thoughts, and mind-wandering. These factors converged into the "d factor", which showed strong statistical ties with ADHD symptoms and hyperfocus. This insight could lead to a better understanding of distractibility and ADHD.