Listen to the noise: noise is beneficial for cognitive performance in ADHD.

Göran Söderlund, Sverker Sikström, Andrew Smart

August 2007 J Child Psychol Psychiatry

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Social discussions reveal a generally positive and curious attitude towards the research, such as mentions of using background noise in work settings and questions about stochastic resonance, reflecting both individual experiences and scientific interest. The tone varies from casual remarks to more intrigued responses, demonstrating an appreciation for the research's potential implications without deep critical analysis.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions show support or curiosity about the idea that noise can benefit cognitive performance, with some users referencing research or personal experiences.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The posts exhibit high interest, with inquiries about the research and sharing personal anecdotes of using noise to focus better.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

While not highly detailed, participants are engaging by referencing specific concepts like stochastic resonance and psychological benefits, indicating moderate engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

These discussions hint at a potential shift in how people view environmental noise, though their influence on broader perceptions remains moderate.

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    *sigh* Yeah. I just did my entire secondary research in a Starbucks because I had trouble focusing at home. Also, I don't have time for this sh*t.
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    هر چی فضا ساکت تر باشه لزوما تمرکز آدم بیشتر نیس ! من خونه هم میخوام درس بخونم background noise میذارم پخش شه. https://t.co/6vLGIxVHnZ https://t.co/SuR7mtLQhQ
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    Why more and more people play TV (or other) noise in the background to focus better?
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    I listened to white noise for 60 seconds and holy shit this is the quietest and calmest my mind has ever fucking been while im not in meditation apparently it's research-backed??? https://t.co/NMYyHurutb https://t.co/Amiq55jlVG
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    RT @andrewthesmart: @sashaperigo @samdylanfinch @get_inflow ooo i'm interested: i've done some research: https://t.co/PLgVhposJq
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    @sashaperigo @samdylanfinch @get_inflow ooo i'm interested: i've done some research: https://t.co/PLgVhposJq
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    @emollick Did you include stochastic resonance? https://t.co/PLgVhposJq
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    RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @science_md It was about the enigma that a particular amount of noise is beneficial to cognitive performance. https://t…
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    RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @science_md It was about the enigma that a particular amount of noise is beneficial to cognitive performance. https://t…
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    RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @science_md It was about the enigma that a particular amount of noise is beneficial to cognitive performance. https://t…
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  • Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
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    @science_md It was about the enigma that a particular amount of noise is beneficial to cognitive performance. https://t.co/XE0bcPw8IH
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  • Where the Tweets have no name
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    @KLdivergence I used to do research on the psychological benefits of white noise https://t.co/PLgVhposJq Each individual probably has an optimal level of dB of background noise.
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Abstract Synopsis

  • It uses the concept of stochastic resonance (SR), where a certain level of noise helps the brain process information more effectively, especially in individuals with lower dopamine levels like those with ADHD.
  • - Experimental results show that ADHD children perform better under noisy conditions, while control children perform worse, suggesting that ADHD individuals need more environmental noise for optimal focus and cognition.
  • This is explained by the Moderate Brain Arousal (MBA) model, which proposes that dopamine levels influence how much noise is beneficial, with ADHD children having lower dopamine levels requiring higher noise for peak performance.
  • - The model indicates that environmental noise enters the neural system and creates internal noise that enhances neural processing via SR, especially in neurotransmitter systems; Dopamine levels determine the amount of noise needed, helping explain why ADHD kids benefit from noise more than their peers.]