Does the cognitive style of learning and gender impact the ability to multitask?

Dear Participant,
You have been selected to participate in an experiment and survey that tests cognitive styles of learning and gender impacting the ability to multitask. There are no risks to this project, and at any time if you get overwhelmed you may exit out of the survey without penalty.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What activity group were you in?*
    1- listen to the lecture and just takes notes
    2- group 1 and look at pictures in a magazine
    3- group 1 and read something
    4- group 1 and have a conversation on a topic


  1. What was the number you were assigned?*


  1. What period do you have Research class?*
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    8


  1. What teacher do you have for Research?*
    Ms. Beach
    Mrs. Baskett


  1. What gender are you?*
    Male
    Female


  1. Aswer the following questions using the following scale.



  1. I take lots of written notes and/or draw mind maps.*


  1. When talking to someone else I have a difficult time understanding thoes who do not maintain good eye contact with me.*


  1. I make lists and notes becuase I remember things better if I write them down.*


  1. When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages that picture the clothing, descripition, scenery, setting, etc.*


  1. I need to write down directions so that I can remember them. *


  1. I need to see the person I am talking to in order to keep my atttention focused on the subject.*


  1. When meeting a person for the first thime, I notice the stule of dress, visual characteristics, and neatness first.*


  1. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is stand back and poeple-watch.*


  1. When recalling information I can see it in my mind and remember where I saw it.*


  1. If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer to write it out.*


  1. In my free time I am most likely to watch television or read.*


  1. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she sends a memo.*


  1. When looking for a location, and you end up getting lost, you would normally take out a map to find your way.*


  1. When I read, I read out loud or move my lips to hear the words in my head.*


  1. When talking to someone, I have a difficult time understanding those who do not talk or respond with me.*


  1. I do not take a lot of notes but I still remember what was said. Taking notes often distracts me from the speaker.*


  1. When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages involving conversations, talking, speaking, dialogues, etc.*


  1. I like to talk to myself when solving a problem or writing.*


  1. I can understand what a speaker says, even if I am not focused on the speaker.*


  1. I remember things easier by repeating them over and over.
    *


  1. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is talk in-depth about a subject that is important to me with a good conversationalist.*


  1. I would rather recieve information from the radio, rather than read a newspaper.*


  1. If I had to explain a now procedure or technique, I would perfer telling about it.*


  1. With my free time I am most likely to listen to music.*


  1. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when he or shee calls me on the phone.*


  1. When looking for a location, and you end up getting lost, you would normally call someone and ask for directions.*


  1. I am not goos at reading or listening to directions. I would rather just start working on the task or project at hand.*


  1. When talking to someone, I have a difficult time understanding those who don't show any kind of emotional or physical support.*


  1. I take notes and doodle, but I rarely go back and look at them.*


  1. When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages revaling feelings, moods, action, drama, etc.*


  1. When I am reading, I move my lips.*


  1. I often exchange words, such as places or things, and use my hands a lot when I can't remember the right thing to say.*


  1. My desk appears disorganized*


  1. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is enjoy the activities such as dancing, games, and totally losing myself in the action.*


  1. I like to move around. I feel trapped when seated at a meeting or a desk.*


  1. If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer actually demonstrating it. *


  1. Whith my free time I am most likely to exercise.*


  1. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she talks to me in person.*


  1. When looking for a location, and you end up getting lost, you would normally stop at a certain point and talk to someone in that area.*





Amanda Baskett