Publications by authors named "Jake A Rattigan"
Short-term residual effects of smoked cannabis on simulated driving performance.
Psychopharmacology (Berl)
September 2025
Rationale: Between periods of use, chronic cannabis consumers may display residual effects on selective cognitive functions, particularly memory and attention. Whether there are comparable deficits in real-world behaviors, such as driving, has not been thoroughly examined.
Objectives: The current study explored the association between driving simulator performance, cannabis use history, and demographic factors after ≥ 48 h of abstinence.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how conflicting COVID-19 information affects college students' attention, information-seeking behaviors, and concerns regarding the virus.
- In the first sample, students who encountered conflicting information performed worse on attention tasks and sought more information, with concern linked to their mental workload.
- In the second sample, conflicting information again drove information-seeking behaviors, suggesting that such confusion can impact cognitive function and well-being, highlighting the need for clearer messaging and support strategies in academic settings.