Investigating Auditory and Visual Memory and Sequencing- Exploring Strengthening Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Patients

Authors

  • Chloe Ganjian North Shore Hebrew Academy High School
  • Merideth McCarthy North Shore Hebrew Academy High School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1499

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s disease, memory, auditory, visual, therapeutics

Abstract

In modern society, the inherent differences found between females and males are a sensitive topic of debate. It is common for people to associate females with the possession of stronger and more profound visual and auditory memory in comparison to males. This research explored the variances between the sexes by examining and comparing the auditory and visual memories of a population of females and a population of males. The auditory and visual memories of the different sexes will be analyzed through a variety of tasks that will measure their memory capabilities. 

 

Participants of the experiment took two pre-designed tests, a different test for each type of memory. The auditory test included four distinct sounds that played in a specific pattern and challenged the participants’ memory capacities. Through the use of MATLAB, a program developed by MathWorks, and by using coding language, a visual memory game was developed for the visual test. This test contained four different colors that illuminated in a specific sequence. Each participant completed two trials for each type of test to allow them the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. 

 

The analysis of the results contradicted stereotypical beliefs embedded in societal norms. Males collectively demonstrated a higher capacity for memory than females. Notably, both sexes improved their memory performance on the visual tests more than the auditory tests. An application of these results could be used as therapeutic exercises to help strengthen the memory of patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other memory loss.

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Author Biography

Merideth McCarthy, North Shore Hebrew Academy High School

Coordinator of advanced science research. 

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Published

07-01-2021

How to Cite

Ganjian, C., & McCarthy, M. . . (2021). Investigating Auditory and Visual Memory and Sequencing- Exploring Strengthening Therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Patients. Journal of Student Research, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1499

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HS Research Projects