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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