APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Inconsistent Handers Are Better Than Consistent Handers at Conceptual Knowledge

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Cognitive

  • Olivia Calcagno
    Stockton University
  • Cassandra Destefano
    Stockton University
  • Nathan Dejesus-Goz
    Stockton University
  • Elizabeth Shobe
    Stockton University

Abstract

We tested the hypothesis that inconsistent handers would have stronger conceptual knowledge than consistent handers due to recruitment of right hemisphere processes that promote cognitive flexibility and thematic knowledge. Participants read two articles and answered conceptual and factual questions. Inconsistent handers had significantly higher conceptual scores than consistent handers.

Memory

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