Effects of test order and modality on sustained attention in children with epilepsy.
Neurological conditions affect sustained attention, but the effects of modality and interactions with test order have not been examined. In a 2 x 2 (Order x Modality) design using 54 children with chronic epilepsy, performance was compared on an auditory measure (modified Seashore Rhythm Test) versus a visual measure of attention (modified Conners' Continuous Performance Test). Auditory scores were worse than visual, F(1, 52) = 98.93, p<.001, but there was no order effect or interaction (p>.05). Implications for assessment and intervention are discussed.
Taylor-Cooke
Patricia A
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Department of Psychology, Purdue School of Science, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), USA.
Fastenau
Philip S
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D000293:Adolescent; D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D001307:Auditory Perception / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014796:Visual Perception / Q000502:physiology