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Question: Pick a quiet space. Make sure you're comfortable and free of distractions.
Set a timer for 1 minute and Study List A for 1 minute (List A will consist of 15 random words)
After the 1-minute study period, you need to recall the list of words. Use a sheet of paper and write down as many words as you can remember.
Click to Reveal List A
Learning Condition 2
Pick your favorite song and start playing it. You can use a phone, desktop, whatever works for you!
Set a timer for 1 minute and Study List B for 1 minute (List B will consist of 15 random words)
After the 1-minute study period, turn off the music and recall List B. Use a new sheet of paper and write down as many words as you can remember.
Click to Reveal List B
After you have attempted both learning conditions, see how many words you were able to correctly recall from list A and list B.
What was your study environment? What was the song you picked? Did you use any study strategies? How many words were correctly recalled from list A and list B? Describe your experience in the context of attentional theories discussed in class this week. Think about dividing attention, attentional capacity, and attentional resources. How did these elements contribute to your experience?
Your roommate (who is not familiar with cognitive psychology) always studies while listening to music. You also see your roommate play a video game or browsing Facebook in between study sessions for "study breaks". Now that you know more about the human attentional system and the underlying mechanisms, what are some helpful tips you can share with your roommate?
Support your answer with related theoretical information