The main test in terms of hyperactivity in this test was graded by a human “rater” of mobility. This leaves room for human error in terms of what is mobile and what is not. Also, as stated before this touches on the cognitive development of rats and not humans. If these tests were done on humans it would be much more significant but these tests on humans would be unethical, until then it is inconclusive.
Harley et al. (1978) tested the “Feingold diet” on thirty six male hyperactive students. As stated before the the “Feingold diet” is based on the findings of Ben Feingold that asserted that artificial food dyes causes hyperactivity in children. Therefore, he asserted if the food dyes were eliminated from the diet the symptoms of hyperactive would be eliminated. The hypothesis of this study is that …show more content…
The method is as follows: male residents of the surrounding area of Madison, Wisconsin who were referred to a hospital for symptoms of hyperactivity were referred to the study. Then they must score high enough on the Conners PT-Q test (15) to be admitted to the study. The Conners PT-Q test is a universally accepted method of determined if a child has hyperactivity. Once the thirty six subjects were obtained they were essentially administered the “Feingold diet” along with their entire family. Then were observed by trained students in the classroom setting, cameras, and parents. Also, tests were done in the laboratory setting involving behavioral tests, and cognitive tests. The results showed no significance (p > 0.05). One of the best factors to measure other than pure testing was the “Attending to
Harley et al. (1978) tested the “Feingold diet” on thirty six male hyperactive students. As stated before the the “Feingold diet” is based on the findings of Ben Feingold that asserted that artificial food dyes causes hyperactivity in children. Therefore, he asserted if the food dyes were eliminated from the diet the symptoms of hyperactive would be eliminated. The hypothesis of this study is that …show more content…
The method is as follows: male residents of the surrounding area of Madison, Wisconsin who were referred to a hospital for symptoms of hyperactivity were referred to the study. Then they must score high enough on the Conners PT-Q test (15) to be admitted to the study. The Conners PT-Q test is a universally accepted method of determined if a child has hyperactivity. Once the thirty six subjects were obtained they were essentially administered the “Feingold diet” along with their entire family. Then were observed by trained students in the classroom setting, cameras, and parents. Also, tests were done in the laboratory setting involving behavioral tests, and cognitive tests. The results showed no significance (p > 0.05). One of the best factors to measure other than pure testing was the “Attending to