A Study of Cognition in Relation with Hand Dominance

Chaudhary, S. ； Narkeesh, A. ； Gupta, N.

《Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy》 5卷1期 (2009/06) Pp. 20-23

並列摘要

This was an experimental study done on 60 female subjects between the age group of 18-25 years to determine the effect of hand dominance on cognition. The subjects were selected through convenient sampling by using inclusion and exclusion criteria and were divided in two groups viz-Group A (comprising of right handed individuals) and Group-B (comprising of left handed individuals). Both the groups were assessed for their cognitive functions i.e. attention, memory and learning using Trail Making Test, modified MMSE and VAK learning questionnaire. Data was analyzed using independent 't' test and descriptive statistics. The left handers were found to be better in performing memory and attention tasks as compared to the right handers. Majority of left handers were found to have auditory learning style while majority of right handers were found to have visual learning styles.

並列關鍵字

Hand Dominance ； Cognitive Functions ； Attention ； Memory ； Learning