Essays about: "Stroop task"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Stroop task.

  1. 1. Inhibitory control in adults with ADHD

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Zoey Gard; [2023]
    Keywords : ADHD; inhibition; fmri; inhibitory control;

    Abstract : Inhibitory control refers to a person’s ability to control responses and impulses. Deficits in inhibitory control have been found in the neurodevelopmental disorder of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though this has mainly been studied in children. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mobile phones and attention : An experimental study examining mobile phone distraction

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Moa Taube; Linda Åkerlund; [2023]
    Keywords : attention; distraction; mobile phone; working memory; uppmärksamhet; distraktion; mobiltelefon; arbetsminne;

    Abstract : Mobile phones have become a natural part in our lives and with them, challenges and concerns rise. Mobile phones are designed to catch our attention, which equals unwanted distractions in many situations. Previous research is ambiguous as to in what situations mobile phones harm our attention and cause distraction. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Relationship Between Duration of Smartphone Usage and Inhibitory Control : A Stroop and Stop-Signal Task Investigation

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Dahni Strauss; [2021]
    Keywords : smartphone usage; inhibitory control; Stroop task; stop-signal task;

    Abstract : The smartphone has quickly become the most used device to access the internet. Academic and public concern has been raised if overuse of smartphone technology can have detrimental effects on brain and behavior. Preliminary results suggest that excessive smartphone usage may be linked to impaired inhibitory control. READ MORE

  5. 4. Do Martial Artists Make Decisions Faster? A Study Comparing Martial Arts Practitioners to Non-Practitioners on a CRT Task.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Jonathan Jerklöv; Arvid Norman; [2020]
    Keywords : martial arts; decision-making; stroop; choice reaction time; reaction time; exercise; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Split-second decision-making is of vital importance to many aspects of human existence, from life-and-death scenarios to sports. Studies have shown expert advantage in a given field on choice reaction time tasks within the area of expertise. READ MORE

  6. 5. DOES HUMOR WORK? The influence of humor on cognitive executive function

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Cecilia Modigh; Mariyana Dicheva; [2018-07-04]
    Keywords : Humor; executive functioning; ; cognitive performance; Stroop color-word task; incongruity resolution; attentional resources;

    Abstract : Contrasting predictions have been made about the impact of positive affect and humor on cognitive processing. It has been argued that positive mood is likely to improve some cogni-tive processes, but there is also evidence that claims the opposite. READ MORE