Multitasking Is Good

Tugend starts her article off by exploring the fact that as we read this article we are more than likely already multitasking weather it be listening to music, texting, tv or even talking to kids! She then goes on to say why multitasking has been accepted since the 1990’s and has been thought to be saving time that neuroscientist have actually proven that multitasking can be less efficient and even cause us a great deal of stress. She uses Dr. Hallowell to emphasize that why multitasking can make tasks more fun that it will actually hinder are focus and but he does go on to say that depending on what function of the brain you are using it could induce or spark creativity. There is actually no such thing as multitasking one can not do two things at once one can simply divide there attention or rapidly switch back and forth from one task to

In “Multitasking Can Make You Lose...Um...Focus,” Alina Tugend examines the negative aspects and many disadvantages that occur through multitasking. Tugend begins by stating that multitasking is the norm for today’s fast paced society; however, in reality it is pulling focus from the task at hand. The author continues on to cite various researchers who express that the brain cannot simultaneously do two tasks at once and is actually just flipping back and forth between tasks rapidly. Although multitasking seems like a time efficient method, Tugend reveals, it is actually creating a large amount of stress and pressure on the individual. Furthermore, the author notes that multitasking actually pulls away from the task at hand creating a great time loss. Tugend even goes on to explain that multitasking is proving to be bad for innovation by not allowing an individual to think in depth about one task for an extended period of time. With Tugends article in mind I agree that multitasking puts a lot of stress and pressure on the individual, creates a loss in time, and is awful for innovation.

In Is Multitasking Bad For Us, it states, “...multitasking is something done capably though not comfortably” (Keim). This quote shows that it's okay to multitask when you are in a rush but you may not understand what you are doing as good as if you didn't multitask. Therefore; people often do it because they have to because they don’t have time to do things one by one. Not to mention, this isn’t the only time people multitask because they are in a rush. In Teens Can Multitask, But What Are The Costs, students explain how they feel about multitasking by saying, “...multitasking makes them feel more productive and less stressed” (Aratani). People often get stressed because they have tons of stuff to do, but when you are multitasking you get things done faster and efficiently. My friend was in a rush to get ready for school one day and she had to straighten her hair in the car while

Indeed, texting and driving is a growing problem in our country. According to Pascual-Ferrá, Liu and Beatty (2012), 25 percent of vehicular accidents, that is, 1.6 million accidents, every year can be attributed to cellphone use and texting while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also stated that “teens are six times more likely to crash while dialing a cellphone and 23 times more likely to crash while texting” (Mays, 2014). The reaction time of a person who is texting while driving becomes similar to that of a 70-year old who is driving without a cellphone (Mays, 2014). Pascual-Ferrá, Liu and Beatty (2012) also found that the effects of texting and

The first reason multitasking can not be done effectively by kids and teens is, it could make the kid or teen multitasking not focus on the subject. Jordan Grafman, Chief of cognitive neuroscience at the National Institute of Neurological

A study conducted by the American Automobile Association showed that 34% of teens ages sixteen through seventeen admitted to being distracted behind the wheel because of texting. Another study also showed 40% of American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. That’s almost half of American teens texting while in a car. Texting has become a social norm since the 2000’s due to the popularity of smartphones. The situation of driving and texting is increasingly becoming worse. Driving and texting is the worst thing can due. It’s even worse than drinking and

A large amount of people multitask every day. Some people say it is good, others say it is bad. Research shows that only about five percent of us multitask effectively (Weimer). Which means that the other 95 percent don’t. However, researchers at Ohio State University found that students that watch TV and read a book at the same time are more emotionally satisfied than those who don’t (Taylor). Eating and watching TV seems to be a good idea, but studies prove that we tend to eat more when we do other things. Hill says, “Some students can

Another consideration among researchers when looking at the effects of multitasking is that it actually has a positive effect on a small percentage of people that are known as supertaskers. There have been many studies done on the critical effects it has on the brain, but what good does it do? Hammond wrote an article on how normal people don’t get the same benefits as supertaskers have. Hammond reported that “even if you’re not a supertasker, multi-tasking by surfing the web at the same time as answering emails, playing computer games, or listening to music could bring another benefit” (4). She includes that “people who regularly used three or more different media at a time were better at integrating the information that came in through their

Multitasking makes you feel good because you accomplish more at once. Parents should let kids use media while doing homework. “Then the stress will be moved evenly. “Ages 30 and under multitask more than older ages. This is due because they have the technology all around them. Therefore they use it. So scientists surveyed 63 people aged from 13 through 39 to see if multitasking was effective. They found that multitasking“Was good for the brain.”

According to The Article Multitasking Highlight Value of Self Control by Sarah D.Sparks developed on three points that are brain reaction time,new marshmallow test skills and tactics; this article is about capacity of getting well for a generation where people live with the multitasking being, inside is related the fact of social network and others that keep people of this generation to do several tasks at a single time, the brain can not be in two places at once if you do it this does allow you to be concentrating on anything, to multitasking takes too much time than if the work is attributed to several people you can be affected when you're making a choice there is a brief bottleneck in the prefrontal cortex the decision making part of

Texting and driving is a choice, and a huge responsibility. Not only for the passengers but, to the stand by people and other drivers on the road. Adults and teenegers while driving seem to not be able to resist the urge to pick up their cell phone and respond or text a message. When the driver is aware of the vibration or a cell phone ring, nothing can stop them from checking the notification on their phone. Especially teenagers, since they are constantly feeling the need to be available and responsive to their social life and media. When the driver’s eyes focus of the device their ability to engage in their driving task is drawn away, and the higher the risk to get into an accident. The most common cases are among teenagers, “11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving. According to a AAA poll, 94 percent of teen drivers acknowledge the dangers of texting and driving, but 35% admitted to doing it anyway.”(2) Teens distracted driving is a serious problem in today's society. About 82 precent of driving teenagers 16 to 18 own a cell phone, which makes it more common and accessible to do so. 34 percent of them admit to texting and driving while 52 percent admit to talking on the phone while driving.

Multitasking has recently become a necessity, especially for teenagers. Multitasking is an useful skill to have but since the need for multitasking has grown, many do it constantly not knowing how it is impacting them. Multitasking can be done in certain moments, but it should not be used everywhere, all the time.

Multitasking is an excessively general term that is used to express the action of doing two or more task simultaneously. It is also a much desired skill by a majority of the population. As research increases so has the understanding of the human brain and its functions. With the research of many doctors the question of whether humans can truly multitask or whether the concept is a myth. On top of that debate there is also others about evolution, productivity and perception.

Becker, Alzahabi, and Hopwood (2013), assume that distractions—usually presented in the form of multitasking—can lead to missed information. In the current landscape of multitasking and task performance literature, there is a clearly defined relationship between missed information and task performance.

Many teenagers use multitasking a lot in their lives, especially now in the 21st century. While parents aren’t fond of their teens multitasking, most teens multitask during homework with social media, texting, or listening to music. Although there are many studies in how it is bad, I believe multitasking in teenagers has positive effects.