Behavioral Effects of Upper Respiratory Tract Illnesses: A Consideration of Possible Underlying Cognitive Mechanisms

Behavioral Effects of Upper Respiratory Tract Illnesses: A Consideration of Possible Underlying Cognitive Mechanisms

Previous research has shown that both experimentally induced upper respiratory tract illnesses (URTIs) and naturally occurring URTIs influence mood and performance. The present study investigated possible cognitive mechanisms underlying the URTI-performance changes. Those who developed a cold (N = 4...

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Main Author: Andrew P. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
upper respiratory tract illness
common cold
reaction time
alertness
working memory
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/2/1/38

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