Changes in the Attention, Learning and Memory during the Fluctuations of Estradiol in University Students

Authors

  • M.Isabel Gómez-León Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revedu.v7.2019

Keywords:

Attention, Learning, Memory, University Students, Estradiol

Abstract

With this investigation one tries to analyze the influence of the fluctuations of estradiol in the learning process of university students. The hormonal levels of 17- . estradiol have measured up in saliva, across kits ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) in 64 women, aged 18-19 years. The subjects realized the tests of memory and control atencional of Luria's battery DNA when his levels of estradiol were high and when these were lower. The studied women obtained significantly top punctuations in the curve of learning and in the tests of immediate memory and attention when they were during the more high beak of estradiol, that when the levels of estradiol were low.

Author Biography

M.Isabel Gómez-León, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

Docente en el departamento de psicobiología de la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija y Universidad Camilo José Cela.

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2019-10-22

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Gómez-León, M. (2019). Changes in the Attention, Learning and Memory during the Fluctuations of Estradiol in University Students. EDU REVIEW. International Education and Learning Review / Revista Internacional De Educación Y Aprendizaje, 7(3), pp. 129–138. https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revedu.v7.2019

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