Session 1 Observation Journal
Ask a friend, family member, or colleague to participate in a small experiment. You will present divided attention tasks for the participant, observe the tasks, and report your findings in a journal submission.
Include the following in your journal:
Ask the participant to perform a task on his or her cell phone (e.g., play a game, read an email, or text someone) while you describe in detail your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Once finished with your description, ask the participant to repeat the entire menu, and note the accuracy and inaccuracy.
Elaborate on the participants divided attention capability. How well did she or he perform? At what point did he or she begin to make errors?
Discuss how the participant performed on the breakfast vs. dinner menu items. Did he or she recall less items as the task became more difficult?
Speculate on how well this participant might drive a vehicle while simultaneously responding to a text message.
Your journal must be:
Two three pages in length (not including the cover page and reference page).
Constructed using an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion with quality college-level writing.
Written in Word using APA format. It should include the following:
A cover page.
Assignment written in an APA approved font and size, double spaced.
In-text citations to support main points.
A reference page with full APA references for each in-text citation used for support.
Note: For more specific APA information, refer to the APA Requirements module located on the left sidebar.
Supported by a minimum of one scholarly sources in addition to your textbook. The CCU library is one place for locating these resources:
Finding academic sources
Finding articles in the CCU library
Scholarly Resources
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