In One Study,Bowman and Colleagues (2010)found That College Students Holding

question 150

Multiple Choice

In one study,Bowman and colleagues (2010) found that college students holding IM conversations while studying a textbook passage:

• A) took longer to read the passage.
• B) performed more poorly on a test of the material.
• C) took longer to read the passage and also performed more poorly on a later test.
• D) neither read the passage more slowly,nor performed more poorly on a later test.

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Definitions:

Cognition-focused

Approaches or therapies that aim to improve mental processes such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory.

Dysfunctional Thoughts

Negative and unhelpful thoughts that are often irrational and can contribute to and exacerbate emotional disorders, particularly depression and anxiety.

Dysfunctional Emotions

Emotions that are intense, prolonged, or inappropriate to the situation and lead to maladaptive behavior.

Gestalt Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that highlights the importance of personal accountability and concentrates on a person's current experiences.