Noise Exposure

Definition

Noise exposure refers to the level and duration of exposure to sounds or noises in the environment. It can have various effects on individuals, including potential impacts on cognitive processes like memory.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

In this case, it would be the varying levels of noise exposure (quiet vs. medium vs. loud) that researchers manipulate to observe its effect on memory.

Dependent Variable:

The variable being measured or observed as an outcome, which would be memory performance in this study.

Control Group:

A group that does not receive any experimental treatment or manipulation and is used for comparison with the experimental group(s).