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People are making greater demands on their time than ever before.

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The smartphone has become an indispensible device for our careers.

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People have incorrect beliefs regarding their ability to multitask well.

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The maximum number of tasks the mind can deal with successfully at a given time to achieve a desired outcome is three.

Earl Miller uses the term ‘cognitive cost’ in the second paragraph

• to imply that multitasking may result in us missing vital information.

• to explain what actually happens in the brain during multitasking.

• to demonstrate the speed with which we work while multitasking.

• to suggest that multitasking adds to the time needed to complete a task.

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What does the writer say about one particular hormone in relation to multitasking?

• It causes people to lose their concentration.

• It triggers a part of the brain used for practical activities.

• It allows people to focus on several things simultaneously.

• It acts as a way of slowing down the front region of the brain.

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According to Glenn Wilson, ‘info-mania’ means people

• place a strong emphasis on learning.

• rise to the challenge of performing well.

• find it difficult to resist the chance to multitask.

• become less competent at what they are doing.

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What is suggested by Russ Poldrack’s research?

• There is some overlap in the brain’s zones.

• Television plays a useful role in education.

• There are benefits to doing uninterrupted study.

• Some people are better than others at recalling information.

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What does the writer say about decision making?

• The brain has the ability to distinguish between big and small decisions.

• We often make mistakes when it comes to making decisions about minor matters.

• We need equal amounts of brain power to make major and unimportant decisions.

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Which problem concerning emails does the writer mention?

• the quantity that has to be dealt with

• the difficulty in deciding when to respond

• the guilt experienced by failing to write a reply

• the boring nature of this type of communication

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