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Information technology induced attentional switching effects on inhibitory control
Deven M Christopher1, Mónica Rosselli1
1Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, Florida, USA.
Applied Neuropsychology. Adult
|July 9, 2019
Summary
Information technology interruptions did not impair performance on a response inhibition task. Sustained attention, without interruptions, unexpectedly depleted resources, negatively impacting inhibitory control.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Information technology (IT) interruptions impact attentional allocation and cognitive resource management.
- Understanding the effects of IT interruptions on self-regulation and performance is crucial in academic and economic settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether attentional switching caused by IT interruptions depletes cognitive resources uniquely.
- To examine the impact of IT interruptions on performance in a response inhibition task.
Main Methods:
- A study comparing three groups on the Simon task, a measure of response inhibition.
- Participants underwent a self-regulation task, with some groups experiencing IT interruptions and others not.
- Data collected from 177 participants (120 women, 57 men, ages 18-40).
Main Results:
- Contrary to predictions, a larger Simon effect (indicating poorer inhibitory control) was observed in participants who did not experience interruptions.
- Sustained directed attention, in the absence of interruptions, appeared to deplete resources, impairing subsequent inhibitory control.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest that sustained attention, rather than IT interruptions, may lead to resource depletion and reduced inhibitory control.
- These results provide a foundation for future research on cognitive load and adaptation in younger generations navigating an increasingly connected world.
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