The Influence of Personality on Two Aspects of Cognitive Performance: Processing Speed, and Accuracy.

August 7, 2008 updated by: BeerYaakov Mental Health Center
Recently, a lot of evidence for a relation between measures of cognitive performance and personality characteristics has been collected. The use of computer based latency measures is often used to study mental processes in cognitive, as well as, in personality research On the basis of these relationships we can ask a question that relates to the practical usefulness (validity) of processing speed, accuracy of performance and personality measures in predicting impulsive behavior.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

  1. Men and women at age - 20-50 years
  2. The following demographic and anamnesis' data should be readily available:

Age, ethnicity, marital and educational status. History of physical disorders and pharmacological treatments.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men and women at age - 20-50 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of psychiatric disorders, previous hospitalizations and psychopharmacological treatments
  • History of alcohol and substance abuse

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 6, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2008

Last Verified

June 1, 2008

More Information

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