The Effective of Immersive Virtual Reality Distraction on Memory: Study 1

Immersive Virtual Reality Induces Procedural Analgesia, Anxiolysis and Anterograde Amnesia: A Randomized Controlled Study 1

The effect of virtual reality on memory.

A within-subject randomized study will be conducted in healthy adults. In Study 1 (n=16), participants will complete immediate free recall after hearing a 15-word list during No VR versus during immersive VR.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a course at the University of Washington Psychology Dept., participating in the University of Washington (UW) Psychology subject pool
• Able to read, write and comprehend English
• Able to complete study measures
• Willing to follow our UW approved instructions
• 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria: People who have already previously participated in this same study (e.g., last quarter) are not eligible to participate again.

• Not enrolled in a course at the University of Washington Psychology Dept., not participating in the UW Psychology subject pool
• Not be able to read, write and comprehend English
• Younger than 18 years of age.
• Not capable of completing measures
• Not capable of indicating pain intensity,
• Not capable of filling out study measures,
• Extreme susceptibility to motion sickness,
• Seizure history,
• Unusual sensitivity or lack of sensitivity to pain,
• Sensitive skin,
• Sensitive feet
• Migraines
• Diabetes