Mental contrasting with implementation intentions enhances self-regulation of goal pursuit in schoolchildren at risk for ADHD

Self-regulation is an important prerequisite for successful academic achievement, particularly for children who are at risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We taught Mental Contrasting with Implemen- tation Intentions (MCII), a technique that is known to facilitate the self-regulation of goal pursuit, to schoolchil- dren (sixth- and seventh-graders) both at risk and not at risk for ADHD. Parents rated their children's level...