Psychology Research Guide

Andria's Example

Research Question: In what ways does ADHD impact driving behavior and safety among adolescents and young adults? 

Basic Keywords: ADHD AND teen driving 

Synonyms: 

ADHD → “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder” 

Teen → adolescent OR young adult 

Driving → “motor vehicle” OR “car” 

Boolean Operators (Advanced Search):

"ADHD" OR "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"  

AND  

"teen" OR "adolescent"  

AND  

"driving" OR "motor vehicle"

Subjects (PsycINFO Thesaurus):

DE "Adolescent Development"
DE "Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity"
DE "Driving Behavior"
DE "Executive Function"