Predicting drops in attention and memory during a long mental task
This study looks at how attention and memory change during a long computer task, and whether physical signals like heart rhythm can predict those changes. It may help develop ways to detect when someone is getting tired or distracted.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are generally healthy.
- You have normal or corrected vision (glasses or contacts are okay) and can read letters and numbers on a screen.
- You can understand instructions in Polish and perform a computer task.
- You have not had caffeine or nicotine in the last 4 hours, alcohol in the last 24 hours, or intense exercise in the last 12 hours.
- You do not have serious brain, heart, or mental health conditions, and are not taking medications that affect heart rhythm or focus.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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