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Multitaskers do worse on tasks that require focus

Simultaneous use of multiple media impairs attention skill, study shows

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ATTENTION DEFICIT  Adolescents who routinely juggle multiple forms of technology at once may think they’re boosting their ability to focus on multiple tasks, but a new study says they’re not.

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By Susan Gaidos

- More than 2 years ago

CHICAGO — Teens like high-tech gadgets so much that they often use them all at once.