What did Andrade conclude about the relationship between task engagement and doodling?

• A. Doodling has no effect on engagement
• B. Doodling decreases engagement
• C. Doodling enhances engagement
• D. Doodling only helps with auditory tasks

Answer: (C)

Andrade concluded that doodling enhances engagement during tasks. Her research indicated that when individuals doodle while listening to information, they are often better able to retain and recall that information compared to those who do not doodle. This suggests that doodling helps maintain a level of engagement that might otherwise diminish, especially during monotonous or lengthy tasks. The act of doodling appears to provide a form of cognitive stimulation that aids in focus, thus enhancing overall task engagement and improving memory retention. This mechanism suggests a beneficial relationship where doodling acts as a tool for increasing attentiveness rather than detracting from it.