Does working memory protect against auditory distraction in older adults?

Abstract Background Past research indicates that when younger adults are engaged in a visual working memory task, they are less distracted by novel auditory stimuli than when engaged in a visual task that does not require working memory. The current study aimed to determine whether working memory af...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yatin Mahajan, Jeesun Kim, Chris Davis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
ERP
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01909-w