Brett R. C. Molesworth|Marion Burgess|Belinda Gunnell|Diana Löffler|Antje C. Venjakob
The effect on recognition memory of noise cancelling headphones in a noisy environment with native and nonnative speakers
UNSW Sydney|University of Canberra|UNSW Sydney|UNSW Sydney|University of Canberra|UNSW Sydney|Technische Universität Berlin
noise potential impair cognitive performance nonnative speakers effect noise performance severe native counterparts remains unknown effectiveness countermeasures noise attenuating devices circumstances therefore main aim present research examine effectiveness active noise attenuating countermeasures presence simulated aircraft noise native nonnative english speakers thirtytwo participants half native english speakers half native german speakers completed four recognition cued recall tasks presented english four different audio conditions presence simulated aircraft noise results research indicated simulated aircraft noise 65 dba performance nonnative english speakers poorer native english speakers beneficial effects noise cancelling headphones improving signal noise ratio led improved performance nonnative speakers results particular importance organizations operating safetycritical environment aviation