Psychopharmacology (Berl) November 2002 PMID 12404081

Effects of caffeine on mood and performance: a study of realistic consumption.

Carolyn F Brice, Andrew P Smith

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This collection of discussions emphasizes the positive effects of caffeine on attention and alertness, citing examples like the comparison between large doses and smaller doses throughout the day, with phrases such as 'more effective at tasks' and 'research findings' illustrating a focus on both scientific results and practical implications. The tone combines factual referencing and general agreement, reflecting a shared appreciation for the study's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that caffeine generally enhances alertness and cognitive performance, reflecting shared positive views of the study’s findings.

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The discussion shows high interest, with users referencing studies and research implications, indicating engagement with the subject's relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include mentions of specific studies, effects on attention and memory, and implications for everyday habits, demonstrating moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts imply that this research could influence how people understand and use caffeine, though the discussions are mostly preliminary and supportive rather than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how realistic coffee drinking patterns, involving multiple small doses of caffeine, compare to a single large dose in affecting mood and performance, and found that both methods increased alertness, anxiety, and cognitive performance.
  • It used a controlled, double-blind experiment with participants consuming caffeine at different times, measuring mood and performance before and after consumption, and found similar effects regardless of the dosing pattern.
  • The findings imply that previous research on caffeine's effects, which often used large doses, may also apply to typical, everyday caffeine consumption habits.

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Maha
@psymwrite · X

رابط الدراسة: "Effects of caffeine on mood and performance: A study of realistic consumption" —https://t.co/rqrLRXO6hL

Feb 4, 2025 · 6 likes · 5,102 followers View post →
Vitamins Improve Memory
@VitaminsMemory · X

One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, they were more effective at tasks that required concentration. https://t.co/7zyO5ygdps #working #studying #learning #HealthyEating https://t.co/4jpx1oRky1

May 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 3,785 followers View post →
Vitamins Improve Memory
@VitaminsMemory · X

One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, they were more effective at tasks that required concentration. https://t.co/7zyO5ygdps #working #studying #learning #HealthyEating https://t.co/QJpSVqP9MZ

Jul 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,785 followers View post →
naimsufi
@naeeemmm · X

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Aug 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,166 followers View post →
Santiago Santana
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@matiasbaldanza @diana_nerd https://t.co/NS6SRgE3KI https://t.co/zE5u5kxHu2 https://t.co/XXmusAb3Lx Casi todas las pruebas que se hacen sobre la cafeína dan como resultado que efectivamente incrementa las capacidades de atención, alerta y memoria.

Jul 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,403 followers View post →
Bill Gassett
@massrealty · X

RT @VitaminsMemory: One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, th…

May 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 30,692 followers View post →

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Maha
@psymwrite · X

رابط الدراسة: "Effects of caffeine on mood and performance: A study of realistic consumption" —https://t.co/rqrLRXO6hL

Feb 4, 2025 · 6 likes · 5,102 followers View post →
Santiago Santana
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@matiasbaldanza @diana_nerd https://t.co/NS6SRgE3KI https://t.co/zE5u5kxHu2 https://t.co/XXmusAb3Lx Casi todas las pruebas que se hacen sobre la cafeína dan como resultado que efectivamente incrementa las capacidades de atención, alerta y memoria.

Jul 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,403 followers View post →
Mama Mambo
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naimsufi
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references: 1) https://t.co/1LrunKMAT9 2) https://t.co/Acv1w1nqvs 3) https://t.co/nq9gofRN9n 4) https://t.co/UYwDBbkaFi 5) https://t.co/clLIbtlUuq 6) https://t.co/wQrgflhKVb 7) https://t.co/uWUsS1jXGZ 8) https://t.co/GeLCNYT5RJ

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,166 followers View post →
Wendy Mozes
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RT @VitaminsMemory: One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, th…

Jul 17, 2021 · 1 share · 2,569 followers View post →
Vitamins Improve Memory
@VitaminsMemory · X

One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, they were more effective at tasks that required concentration. https://t.co/7zyO5ygdps #working #studying #learning #HealthyEating https://t.co/QJpSVqP9MZ

Jul 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,785 followers View post →
Andre' D. Foxx
@AndreDFoxx1 · X

RT @VitaminsMemory: One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, th…

May 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 414 followers View post →
Bill Gassett
@massrealty · X

RT @VitaminsMemory: One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, th…

May 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 30,692 followers View post →
Avigal
@AvigalwIsrael · X

RT @VitaminsMemory: One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, th…

May 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 6,312 followers View post →
Vitamins Improve Memory
@VitaminsMemory · X

One study found that when participants drank one large #coffee in the morning or smaller amounts throughout the day, they were more effective at tasks that required concentration. https://t.co/7zyO5ygdps #working #studying #learning #HealthyEating https://t.co/4jpx1oRky1

May 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 3,785 followers View post →