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Ingram, Joanne; Hand, Christopher J.; Maciejewski, Greg – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2021
Studies examining the effect of social isolation on cognitive function typically involve older adults and/or specialist groups (e.g., expeditions). We considered the effects of COVID-19-induced social isolation on cognitive function within a representative sample of the general population. We additionally considered how participants 'shielding'…
Descriptors: Social Isolation, COVID-19, Pandemics, Cognitive Processes
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Miller, Michelle D.; Doherty, John J.; Butler, Nicholas M.; Coull, Wade G. – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2020
Ubiquitous mobile technology is part of contemporary life, bringing with it the potential for distraction and reduction in performance associated with multitasking. The predisposition toward dysfunctional multitasking may be shaped in part by beliefs that individuals hold about memory and attention. The issue is particularly pressing for college…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attention, Memory, Time Management