Problem-solving capability varies as a function of ambient room temperature

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Evidence from recent studies indicates that ambient room temperature and thermal comfort significantly impact cognitive function, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

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The claim posits that problem-solving and cognitive capability vary as a function of ambient room temperature. Papers [9] and [10] provide direct empirical evidence showing that thermal discomfort and elevated indoor temperatures impair cognitive functions such as attention and working memory. The other papers are largely tangential or discuss unrelated domains.

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Temperature discomfort impairs everyday cognition: a pilot study using smartwatch-based ecological momentary assessment.

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Meidenbauer KL, Luna CM, Stilson PJ, Santiago IM, Cook DJ, Schmitter-Edgecombe M. Temperature discomfort impairs everyday cognition: a pilot study using smartwatch-based ecological momentary assessment.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ae6239

Paper [9] demonstrates that thermal discomfort and deviations from comfortable temperatures impair executive attention and cognitive control.

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Degradation of Passive Thermal Performance in Colonial School Buildings Under Climate Change: Implications for Cognitive Function

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Budiawan W, Prastawa H, Hermanto MA, Rahadi NS. Degradation of Passive Thermal Performance in Colonial School Buildings Under Climate Change: Implications for Cognitive Function. 2026. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202605.1770.v1

Paper [10] finds significant negative relationships between thermal stress and cognitive performance, showing that increased thermal load reduces attention and working memory accuracy.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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