Thesis
The effects of acute stress on executive functions
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2016
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/100333
Abstract
The effects of acute stress on cognitive performance vary depending upon the domain of cognition tested as well as the type of stressor used, and the degree of stress experienced. The present study focused on the effects of acute stress on executive functions, a group of abilities involved in management of cognitive tasks that enable humans to think creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, exhibit control over one's own thoughts, and resist temptations. Core executive functions include vigilant attention, inhibitory control, attentional control, and cognitive flexibility. Two cognitive tasks were used that allowed for an assessment of multiple executive functions within the time window that stress induction should be most likely to affect performance. No influence of stress on executive functioning was found, and possible explanations are discussed.
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- Title
- The effects of acute stress on executive functions
- Creators
- Amy Therese Nusbaum
- Contributors
- Paul Whitney (Degree Supervisor)John M. Hinson (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525036801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis