Lecture 4 studies Flashcards
What does the graph in Ophir et al. (2009) on media multitasking show?
The graph shows that high media multitaskers had greater difficulty filtering out irrelevant information compared to low multitaskers. Their reaction times were slower, and they had more lapses in attention.
In Ravizza et al. (2017), what was the relationship between non-academic internet use and test scores?
The study’s graph demonstrated a negative correlation: the more students engaged in non-academic browsing, the lower their test scores, even after controlling for ACT scores and class motivation.
What were the key findings from Adair et al. (2018) about mindfulness and relationship satisfaction?
The graph showed that higher mindfulness scores (measured by the FFMQ) were positively correlated with partner-perceived responsiveness and self-reported relationship satisfaction.
In Lindsay et al. (2018), how did acceptance vs. monitoring alone affect stress responses?
Participants who practiced both monitoring and acceptance had significantly lower cortisol levels and reported feeling less stressed during the modified Trier Social Stress Test (mTSST) compared to those who only monitored experiences.
What trend did Malarkey et al. (2013) observe regarding mindfulness and inflammation markers?
Their graph indicated that after two months, mindfulness intervention participants had significantly lower C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels compared to the lifestyle-education group, suggesting reduced chronic inflammation.
How did Kral et al. (2018) measure prefrontal cortex activation in meditators vs. non-meditators?
Their fMRI data showed that long-term meditators had greater prefrontal cortex activation and lower amygdala activation in response to emotionally negative stimuli compared to non-meditators.
What pattern did Rudd et al. (2012) find in their study on awe and perceived time?
Their graph showed that participants who experienced awe (vs. happiness or neutral emotions) felt they had more time available, were less impatient, and were more willing to help others.
