Effects of gum chewing on memory and attention: reply to Scholey (2004).
Recent studies have reported varying results regarding cognitive performance while chewing gum. The differences between the results of these studies may be explained by methodological and statistical factors. Future studies are needed to assess various aspects of cognitive functioning using extensive standardised neuropsychological test batteries, adequate experimental designs and appropriate statistical methods.
Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany. oliver.tucha@psychologie.uni-regensburg.de
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D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology*; D002638:Chewing Gum; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology*; D012107:Research Design
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