The effect of energy drinks on memory, attention and perceived mental sharpness
Authors
Connolly, Fionnghuala
Issue Date
2014
Degree
BA (Hons) in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a post consumption slump after using energy drinks on memory attention and perceived mental sharpness, in a sample of forty volunteers (M=21, F= 19).The age of the participants ranged from 25 to 50. A quantitative between groups experiment was carried out. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups 1: sugar free Red Bull group 2: Placebo group. Three tests to measure memory and attention were given to the participants after 4 hours of consuming the drinks. Analysis showed the Red Bull Groups performance was poorer overall; however the results were only significant in the trial making task.