The Effects of Auditory Distraction on Intelligence Test Performance

Author

Terry Roberts, Fort Hays State University

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The effects of auditory distraction on intelligence test performance was examined for 19 children over a 21-day test-retest interval. A 2 (First/Second Administration) x 2 (Distraction/No Distraction) randomized design was used. Each subject was tested under both conditions with the order of administration counterbalanced. A test/retest effect was observed in that generally higher scores were obtained on the second administration. An interaction was observed between Order of Administration and Distraction in which noise resulted in an overall detrimental effect on intelligence test performance.

Advisor

Jack Kramer

Date of Award

Summer 1982

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/BAMZ6002

Recommended Citation

Roberts, Terry, "The Effects of Auditory Distraction on Intelligence Test Performance" (1982). Master's Theses. 1864.
DOI: 10.58809/BAMZ6002
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1864

Rights

© 1982 Terry Roberts

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