Pink noise as a method to reduce auditory distraction and its influence on cognitive performance

Measurements in psychological studies may be distorted by auditory distractions. Previous research indicates that pink noise can improve cognitive performance. However, to date, no study has assessed the effect of presenting pink noise and auditory distraction simultaneously. Aim of the study is to examine the impact of pink noise and distractors on cognitive performance. Study design will be a two-factor (pink noise, auditory distraction) repeated measures design with four conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the balanced sequences of condition. Cognitive performance is operationalized by partial credit scores of the Digit Span Backward task.