Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160102326]Researchers: A/Prof Wayne Wilson (Chief Investigator) , Associate Professor Anthony Angwin (Chief Investigator) , Associate Professor Anthony Angwin (Chief Investigator) , Prof David Copland (Chief Investigator) , Prof Robert Barry (Chief Investigator)
Brief description The flipside of noise: Does it benefit listening and learning? People with low attention capacity can experience improvements in cognitive function (eg memory) in the presence of external white noise. This project aims to determine the brain mechanisms for this improvement and how it affects oral language comprehension and verbal learning. In doing so, the research would change the prevailing view that noise is always detrimental to mental processes, and provide a theoretical framework for predicting how an individual’s cognitive capacity is affected by the presence of noise. It may support the development of methods to improve educational participation and outcomes for children, particularly those with lower attention, and for older adults.
Funding Amount $359,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160102326
- ARC : DP160102326