HUBUNGAN SENSORI INTEGRASI PADA PERMEN KARET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA INGAT

Abstract

This study aims to know the effect of chewing gum with the concept of sensory integration received by taste. receptors on the tongue to improve memory and concentration. The study was conducted by comparing students who chewed gum and did not chew gum, and then they were given tests in the form of visual tests and auditory tests. From the visual tests found an increase of 11.8% and auditory tests by 0.01% in students who chew gum. The conclusion of this research is that chewing gum activity can improve short memory, alertness and concentration. But it must be known also that chewing gum is not free from the bad effects