scholarly journals Pengaruh Stres melalui Sing-A-Song Stress Test terhadap Selective Attention pada Dewasa Awal

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Trisna Setiatama ◽  
Sri Kusrohmaniah

Selective attention is part of the executive function and controlled by the frontal lobe. Previous research suggests that selective attention can be affected by stress. Stress can interrupt frontal lobe performance. Nevertheless, no research in Indonesia has tested about this matter. This study aimed to determine the effect of stress through Sing-a-Song Stress Test on selective attention in early adulthood. The hypothesis of this study is that stress can decrease selective attention. Between-subjects design was applied in this study. A number of 35 participants with age range from 17 to 21 years old were randomly assigned into experimental group (n = 17) and control group (n = 18). Selective attention score was measured using Computerized Stroop Color-Word Test. Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule was used to conduct a manipulation check. Independent-Samples T Test explained no significant effect of stress on selective attention (t = .158; p > .05).

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Reni Apriliawati ◽  
Esti Hayu Purnamaningsih

Abstract. This study aimed to test the effect of training module “Kepedulian terhadap sahabat” in improving prosocial behavior of peer bystanders in middle school. This research used quasi experiment method with the untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples which separated subjects into two groups, experimental group and control group (N: 48). The subjects were bullying bystanders grade 7-8 middle school students. Instrument used in this research were knowledge test as manipulation check, prosocial scale, and a module of “Kepedulian terhadap Sahabat”. T-test was used to analyze the difference between experimental group and control group. The result shows of that “Kepedulian terhadap Sahabat” has an effect bystanders’s prosocial behavior (z=-3.799, p=0.01) on middle schoolstudents. Keywords: bullying bystanders; prosocial behavior; social-emotional learning


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Hamed Abbasi Mojdehi ◽  
Davood Taghipour Bazargani

This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of applying individualized homework assignments on Iranian intermediate level EFL learners’ motivation. To achieve this objective, 60 learners in the 16-21 age range who were studying at two private language institutes in Rasht, Iran, were selected from 122 participants based on their performance on QPT. The participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. A pretest piloted before with an accepted reliability index was administered to both groups. Next, the experimental group received the treatment for 20 sessions (doing homework materials specifically designed based on each learner’s interests and preferred learning style). Meanwhile, the control group received a placebo which was the use of exercises in the workbook of the coursebook American English File 3 (Second Edition) as homework assignments. The posttest of motivation was then administered to both groups. The results showed significantly higher scores on motivation test for experimental group at the end of the course. Based on the findings of this study, language teachers can utilize individualized homework assignments to motivate their learners for doing their homework more willingly.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-251
Author(s):  
L. Ngahneilam ◽  
Sukhjit Kaur ◽  
Karobi Das

Background: Non Stress Test is a simple, inexpensive and non-invasive method to assess the wellbeing of the fetus by observing the FHR with its acceleration in response to the movement of the fetus. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique among the antenatal mothers above 32 weeks of gestation on reactivity and time consumption of Non Stress Test Design: Randomized controlled trial Setting: Obstetrics and Gynaecology OPD, PGIMER, Chandigarh Participant: 120 Antenatal mothers ³32 weeks of gestation Methods: 120 pregnant mothers i.e sixty each in Experimental and Control group willing to participate and available at the time of data collection were enrolled through a random sampling technique. Progressive muscle relaxation technique was demonstrated and was performed simultaneously by the antenatal mothers 15 to 20 minutes prior to NST who were enrolled under the Experimental group. Routine care was given to Control group. Data were collected by using an interview schedule in the month of October to December 2020. Non stress test was done as per schedule of antenatal visit and interpretation of NST graph in relation to the reactivity, time consumption and baseline fetal heart rate were compared in both the group. Results: It revealed that all the antenatal mothers in the Exp. group and 90% of mothers in the Control group showed reactivity of Non stress test. In relation to time consumption of Non stress test, all mothers in the Experimental group took normal time i.e 20 minutes. Out of the 90% of antenatal mothers who were reactive in the Control group, 5% took more than 20 minutes. A statistical significant difference was found in relation to reactivity by applying Chi Square (p<0.05). The finding also showed a significant difference in between the Experimental and Control group in relation to the reactivity of Non stress test as shown by Mann Whitney U test, baseline fetal heart rate during NST, all the antenatal mothers had normal BHR between 110 to 160 bpm in both groups. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Progressive muscle relaxation technique performed prior to Non stress test can be used for improving the Non stress test results, time-saving, evokes positive feeling and satisfaction among the antenatal mothers. Keywords: Non Stress Test, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Reactivity.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 445
Author(s):  
Mazyar Safarnejad ◽  
Iraj Montashery

Using practical vocabularies and phrases plays a prominent role in developing speaking skill.  The current research was designed to analyze the effect of implementing panel discussion on speaking skill of Iranian intermediate EFL learners. It was carried out at Ghasedak language institute in Astara among 70 intermediate male learners with the age range of 16-24 through a quasi-experimental research. The participants were assigned into two groups. One experimental group and the other labeled as control group. First, the pretest was administered to each group. The test was taken from the book “American File”. At the end of 10 weeks, a posttest of speaking was given to both experimental and control group. Then learners’ accuracy in simple past, simple present and present perfect and their fluency in using practical vocabularies and phrases were assessed. Results showed that teaching speaking based on panel discussion through CLT had a significant effect on learners' speaking skill.


2019 ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
P.T. Baburaj ◽  
Princy George ◽  
K.S. Anjaly

Background: The aim of present study is to improve the selective attention of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), using a computer application. Materials and methods: The investigator developed a computer assisted program (Attention Improving Multimedia Package) to improve the selective attention of children with ADHD. The training package consists of performance based and timed activities aimed to improve the accuracy, concentration and speed of work of children with ADHD. After developing the tool, the investigator approached the school authorities. The purpose and need of the study were explained to the Principals and teachers. The samples were selected by assessing the students using ADHDSRS. The school rater option was used. The investigator selected 20 students who had been screened as “at risk” and “high risk’’ of ADHD in school rater option as explained in the   ADHD- SRS manual. The investigator selected 20 students who are “at risk” and “high risk” of ADHD from both sexes. The subjects were the 5th, 6th and 7th grade students aged 10, 11 and 12 selected from Govt. H S S, Puthoor. Then the samples were randomly assigned to experimental and control group. Each group consisted of 10 subjects. Both the experimental and control group were assessed to understand their baseline performance. The d2 test of attention was administered to both groups. Before administering the test, the procedure and purpose were explained. Socio- demographic details were noted in the space given. After completing the d2 test of attention, filled recording blanks were collected and checked whether it is completed or not. Then the AIMP were given to the experimental group in a separate classroom individually. Before administering the AIMP, a rapport was created with subject. The procedures and importance of AIMP was explained to the subjects. The subjects were allowed to sit comfortably in front of the computer and the room was free from any disturbances. After the successful completion of the intervention, a post- test was conducted for both experimental and control group. To find out the sustainability of attention after the intervention, the investigator conducted a delayed post-test after one week of post-test. There were 5 sessions. In the first session the subjects were asked to complete LEVEL 1 activity. In the second session, the subject was informed to complete the LEVEL 1 at first and then the LEVEL 2 activities. The third, fourth and fifth sessions were administered by starting from the LEVEL 1. By repeating the activities, the subject could easily complete the previous level of activities faster than earlier. The time taken to complete was recorded on each session, so the administer can observe the improvement of subject. Results: The mean rank and Wilcoxon Z value of pre-test and post- test scores on accuracy of performance of experimental group are 3.00 and 2.121 respectively. The Z value of experimental group is significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: Hence, the null hypothesis, “there is no significant difference in the accuracy of performance of experimental group before and after intervention” is rejected and is concluded that there is a significant improvement in accuracy after intervention.


Author(s):  
Eka Rejeki Maha ◽  
Berlin Sibarani

This study was aimed at finding out The Effect of Applying POSSE (Predict-Organize-Search-Summarize-Evaluate) Strategy on the Students’ Reading Comprehension. This study used the experimental design. The population of this study was the students of SMA Negeri 2 Medan. There were sixty students taken as the sample of the research. This study was conducted with two randomized groups namely experimental and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying POSSE strategy while control group was taught without applying POSSE strategy. The instrument of collecting the data was multiple choice test which consists of 40 items. To obtain the reliability of the test, the researcher used Kuder-Richardson (KR-21). The calculation shows the reliability was 0.81(high). The data were analyzed by using t-test. The calculation shows that t-observed (4.76) is higher than t-table (2.00) at the level of significance (α) 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 58. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. It means that there was a significant effect of applying POSSE strategy on the students’ reading comprehension. Keywords: POSSE Strategy, Reading Comprehension.


Author(s):  
Haryato Siregar ◽  
Elia Masa Ginting

This study was aimed at finding out the effect of applying Learning Together Method on the students’ reading comprehension. This study used the experimental design. The population of this study was the students of SMP Negeri 1 Muara. There were sixty students of eighth class as the sample of the research. This study was conducted with two randomized groups namely experimental and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Learning Together Method while control group was taught without applying Learning Together Method. The instrument of collecting the data was multiple choice test which consists of 20 items. To obtain the reliability of the test, the researcher used Kuder-Richardson (KR-21) formula. The calculation shows the reliability was 0.82(high). The data were analyzed by using t-test. The calculation shows that t-observed (4.9) is higher than t-table (2.00) at the level of significance (α) 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 58. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. It means that teaching reading comprehension by applying Learning Together Method significantly affect reading comprehension. Keywords: Learning Together Method, Reading Comprehension


Author(s):  
Hasanul Arifin Zul And Masitowarni Siregar

This thesis is focused on the investigation of the effect of applying animal cartoon pictures on students’ achievement in writing narrative text. This study aims to find whether applying animal cartoon pictures significantly affect the students’ writing achievement or not. The data in this study were obtained by administering a written test. The population was the 2015/2016 first year (grade XI) of SMA Swasta Nusantara Lubuk Pakam and 66 students were taken as the sample by using random sampling. The sample was divided into two groups, experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught by applying animal cartoon pictures while the control group without animal cartoon pictures (x = lecturing). The data were taken the scores from the pre-test and post-test to both experimental and control groups. These data were analyzed by using t-test. The result of computing the t-test obviously showed that t-observed is higher than t-table (5.21 >1,67) with the degree of freedom 64 (df =N-2) at the level significance 0,05 one tail test. It showed that the application of animal cartoon pictures significantly affected the students of SMA Swasta Nusantara Lubuk Pakam achievement in writing narrative text.


Author(s):  
Sri Agus Murniasih And I Wayan Dirgeyasa

This study was conducted to know the effect of applying Peer Review Strategy on the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. It was conducted by using experimental research method. This research design was conducted pre-test, post test in experimental and control group. The population of this research was the eight (VIII) grade students of SMP IT IQRA’ Medan. The sample of this research was taken by lottery technique. They were in class VIII-1 by experimental group and the class VIII-2 by control group. The experimental group was taught by using Peer Review Strategy while the control group was given no treatment. The instrument used to collect the data was writing essay test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result showed that the value of t-observed was higher than the value of t-table. (3,55 > 2,05 (a = 0.05)) with the degree of freedom (df) = 28. It means that there was a significant effect of applying Peer Review Strategy on the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. So, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted.


Author(s):  
Meryanti Napitupulu And Anni Holila Pulungan

This study was conducted as an attempt to discover the effect of applying Demonstration Method on students’ achievement in speaking skill. It was an experimental research. The subject was students of Grade XII, Vocational High School (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan: SMK), which consisted of 79 students. The research was divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. The instrument used to collect the data was speaking test. To obtain the reliability of the test, the writer applied Kuder Richardson 21 formula. The result of the reliability was 0.7, and it was found that the test was reliable. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The analysis showed that the scores of the students in the experimental group were significantly higher than the scores of the students in the control group at the level of significant m = 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 77, t-observed value 8.9 > t-table value 1.99. The findings indicate that using Demonstration Method significantly affected the students’ achievement in speaking skill. So, English teachers are suggested to use Demonstration Method in order to improve students’ achievement in speaking skill.


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