APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
The Effect of a Short Nap on Task Difficulty Perception
- Kristina Osipenko-Horne
Baruch College - City University of New York - Caroline Kelly
Baruch College - City University of New York - Jenna Tipaldo
Macaulay Honors College - Carolyn De la Mata
Baruch College - City University of New York - Mindy Engle-Friedman
Baruch College - City University of New York
Abstract
Perceived task difficulty was significantly reduced following a 20-minute nap in comparison to no-nap in a within-subjects study of 23 college students. Nap-taking caused tasks to appear less difficult and more manageable. Studying nap-taking, task difficulty perception and objective effort may influence health and safety.
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