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Research Study: Will pink and white noise have the same effect on cognitive performance? Comparing teens with lower and higher executive functioning.

A brief description of the research study, and what participation involves:

The research investigates if the use of different background noise; pink noise and white noise improves attention and learning outcomes by masking distracting background noises compared to students performance in a regular learning environment. The participant will take a 9 item questionnaire and three tests/games while either in a regular learning environment or while listening to either pink or white noise. The research should take about 15 minutes. If you received this survey you will be taking the test in a regular learning environment.

The research aims to help improve students learning experience and attainment by ascertaining how different noises affect learning outcomes.

Contact information

Information about this study:

Researcher name and contact details:
Name: Karen Rubenstein
Email: karen.rubenstein@roehampton-online.ac.uk

Contact email: karenrubenstein613@gmail.com

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I have read and received a copy of this consent form and have been given the opportunity to ask questions. You have given me: (a) an explanation of the procedures to be followed in the study and (b) answers to any questions I have asked.
I am aware that I am free to withdraw at any point without giving a reason, although if I do so I understand that my data might still be used in a collated form but this will not be identifiable to me as an individual.
I confirm that I have read and understood the above and have been given adequate time to consider my participation and agree to comply with the instructions and any restrictions on the study.

Consent Statement:

I confirm that I am at least 16 years old and freely agree to participate in this research. I am also aware that I am free to withdraw at any point, with no negative consequences from the University of Roehampton.

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