Cognitive Approach 1 - Andrade et al. Flashcards
When was the study done?
2010.
What were the two aims of the study?
- To explore the cognitive effects of doodling.
- To find out of doodling assists information processing, perhaps by enabling people to attend more effectively, or by enhancing their memory.
When was Do & Schallert?
2004
What did Do & Schallert discover?
Doodling aids concentration by reducing daydreaming, resulting in better focus.
When was Wilson & Korn?
2007
What did Wilson & Korn explore?
Whether doodling can maintain arousal by giving you something to do, preventing sleepiness and boredom.
Define doodling.
The sketching of patterns and figures that are unrelated to the primary task and must not take cognitive resources away from the intended task.
What was the experiment type?
Lab experiment.
What was the experiment design?
Independent Measures Design.
How many people were in the control group and how many of each gender?
20
18 female
2 male
How many people were in the experimental group and how many of each gender?
20
17 female
3 male
How many participants were there overall in the sample?
40
What ages was the sample?
18 - 55
What was the sampling method?
Opportunity sampling.
Where were all the participants from?
The medical research council.
