EFFECT OF A SINGLE BOUT OF GUIDED IMAGERY ON THE SELECTIVE ATTENTION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

Dr. Augustine George and  Dr. Ajai P Krishna

ABSTARCT

This study investigates whether guided imagery can increase selective attention in
students. Method –Researchers studied the effect of imagery on 60 students of the Government.
College, Manimalakunnu, Kerala. Students were divided into experimental (N=60, M=15, F=15)
and control group (N=60, M=15, F=15). A pre-test using the Stroop test incongruent card was
administered to the whole group. The experimental group was given guided imagery training for
10 minutes, whereas the control group was left alone. The posttest was again conducted using the
Stroop test incongruent card. Results - Statistical analysis done through ANCOVA revealed that
the experimental group had reduced their Stroop reaction time significantly after imagery
training. The control group did not show significant improvement in Stroop reaction time. This
shows that guided imagery training helps in the increase of selective attention.