Research Indicates That People Who Like to Multitask

question 270

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that people who like to multitask:

• A) actually perform worse than low multitaskers on tests that measured their abilities to concentrate.
• B) perform better than low multitaskers on tests that measured their abilities to concentrate.
• C) have more efficient brains.
• D) tend to have better recall for words they learn while simultaneously doing a second task.

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Definitions:

Contractionary Monetary Policy

A monetary policy strategy used by central banks to reduce inflation and cool an overheated economy by raising interest rates or increasing reserve requirements.

Inflation

The frequency at which the all-encompassing costs of goods and services heighten, eroding financial purchasing capability.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for work.

Phillips Curve

An economic concept that depicts an inverse relationship between the rate of unemployment and the rate of inflation.