All Outputs (3)

Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation (2016)
Thesis
Carruthers, L. Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1052411

Creativity is a valuable attribute that involves the generation of original ideas; attention is a vital function that facilitates information selection. Past research has related these cognitive constructs, having found that highly creative people te... Read More about Creativity and Attention: A Multi-Method Investigation.

The role of make-believe in Foley (2016)
Book Chapter
Carruthers, L., & Turner, P. (2016). The role of make-believe in Foley. In P. Turner, & J. T. Harviainen (Eds.), Digital Make-Believe (125-139). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29553-4_8

The acts of pretending and make-believe are almost exclusively studied in the context of child development and child psychology. This study was therefore an exploratory investigation of these functions in adulthood. Ten Foley artists were interviewed... Read More about The role of make-believe in Foley.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Function Impairment: An Overview. (2016)
Journal Article
Carruthers, L. (2016). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Function Impairment: An Overview. the Quarterly, 98,

As with any cognitive ability, attention is vulnerable to dysfunction. The most common attentional problem is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This brief overview will highlight the symptoms and deficits associated with ADHD, its prev... Read More about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Function Impairment: An Overview..