Repetitive Action and Cognitive Performance

For many High School students, the repetitive action such as chewing gum is ideal tool to help them achieve a consistent period of clear focus and wakefulness. However, enthusiast, I have recently noticed very unexpected pattern in my concentration performance when compared task performed. Due this particular reason, study was designed order determine type being performed its relationship effectiveness (this will only examine chewing) on performing different tasks (Complex & Simple task). The research includes review literature, survey, data analysis. already existing literature regarding cognitive suggests that can serve distraction specific environments (such during an exam) participants Tucha Simpson showed more sustained attention 30 minutes into study, with prior time suffering from less than usual. survey between relation While gum, subject’s worsens while conducting complex (tasks requiring critical thinking skills), completing exams, solving puzzles, memorizing details, but improves or hands-on tasks, exercising, copying, coloring. may also exist high accuracy low therefore be distinguishing factor for gum’s influence.