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2. 1. Noise improves cognitive performance in children with dysfunctional neurotransmission

   Author : Göran Söderlund; Sverker Sikström; Lars-Göran Nilsson; Edmund Sonuga-Barke; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ADHD; noise; stochastic resonance; dopamine; episodic memory; model; brain arousal; SPT; cognitive performance; children; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Research on children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has shown that they are extremely sensitive to distraction from external stimuli that lead to poor cognitive performance. This thesis shows that cognitive performance can be improved if this external stimulus is smooth and continuous (e.g. auditory white noise). READ MORE