distraction had no effect on identifying true propositions (55% success for uninterrupted presentations, vs. 58% when interrupted); but did affect identifying false propositions (55% success when uninterrupted, vs. 35% when interrupted)
If you are confused by these numbers (why so close to 50%? Why below 50%) it’s because participants could pick four options (corresponding to true, false, don’t know and never seen). You can read the study, search for keyword “The Identification Test”.
If you are confused by these numbers (why so close to 50%? Why below 50%) it’s because participants could pick four options (corresponding to true, false, don’t know and never seen).
You can read the study, search for keyword “The Identification Test”.