Suppose That a Friend at Your College Says That She

question 17

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a friend at your college says that she can multitask very effectively, even when two tasks are challenging. Based on the information in Chapter 3, you would conclude that

• A) she may be one of the 20-25% of college students who actually does manage to multitask quickly and accurately.
• B) she may be able to perform two tasks very quickly, but the research shows that she would make about 5% more errors than if she performs just one task.
• C) she may be able to perform two tasks very accurately, but the research shows that she would take about 10% longer than if she performs just one task.
• D) she may believe that she can multitask effectively, but the research does not support this belief.

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Definitions:

Sound Wave

A type of pressure wave caused by the vibration of an object, which travels through a medium (e.g., air) and is perceived as sound.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy in a phenomenon or activity.

Convergence

The turning inward of the eyes, which occurs when they focus on a nearby object.

Eyes

Organs of vision that detect light and convert it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons.