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Commentary: Multitasking between devices associated with poorer attention and memory
Commentary Commentary Some heavy media multitaskers even exhibited structural brain differences compared to those who did little of such multitasking, says one neuroscience observer. A woman looking at a computer while answering a call. LONDON: How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet?
Multitasking between devices is associated with poorer attention and memory-expert explains why
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention between different information streams is good brain training for improving memory and attention, studies have found the opposite to be true.
Multitasking between devices is associated with poorer attention and memory
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention between different information streams is good brain training for improving memory and attention, studies have found the opposite to be true.
A Neuroscientist Explains Why Multitasking Screens Is So Terrible For Your Brain
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as "media multitasking", this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention between different information streams is good brain training for improving memory and attention, studies have found the opposite to be true.
Why Multitasking Between Devices Is Associated With Poorer Attention And Memory
Too much going on. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV.
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Why Multitasking Between Devices Is Associated With Poorer Attention And Memory
Too much going on. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV.
Multitasking with many devices can cause poor attention. Here's why
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention between different information streams is good brain training for improving memory and attention, studies have found the opposite to be true.
Multitasking between devices is associated with poorer attention and memory - expert explains why
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking”, this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention between different information streams is good brain training for improving memory and attention, studies have found the opposite to be true.
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