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Abstract

The ill-effect of noise on human performance has been studied by researchers in the fields of cognitive psychology and education for almost a decade. The learning theory Cognitive Information Processing was applied to a new empirical study that builds upon past relevant research on (a) working memory and individuals with learning disabilities, and (b) auditory distraction and academic performance. Reading comprehension assessments were completed by students with learning disabilities while wearing and not wearing noise-reducing headphones. Findings indicate a positive relationship between the wearing of noise-reducing headphones and the results of the reading comprehension assessments for students with learning disabilities. Implications, limitations, and the need for future research are also discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]

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Title
The Impact of a Noise-Reducing Learning Accommodation Utilized by Students with Learning Disabilities during an Independent Reading Inventory
Author
Smith, Gregory Walter
Pages
128
Publication year
2010
ISBN
9781109747942
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
864941749