What were the results of Andrade's doodling experiment concerning recall performance?

• A. Participants who doodled recalled more information
• B. Doodling participants recalled less information
• C. Recall performance was unaffected by doodling
• D. Participants recalled information equally regardless of doodling

Answer: (A)

Participants who doodled recalled more information due to the engagement of their working memory, which maintains attention on the primary task while also allowing for the processing of peripheral stimuli, such as the act of doodling. The act of doodling can help in maintaining focus by indirectly occupying a small portion of the cognitive resources, thereby preventing daydreaming or distractions. This facilitates better recall of information that was being processed while doodling, as evidenced by the findings of Andrade's study. The experiment indicated a positive correlation between doodling and enhanced memory performance, suggesting that doodling might function as a useful tool for aiding concentration and improving recall in situations where information retention is crucial.