The Importance of Taking Breaks

What was a key finding from the UK study on break-taking behavior?

• People always take breaks when they can.

• Break-taking behavior is fluid and not just divided into two groups.

• Breaks are never beneficial.

• Everyone feels anxious about taking breaks.

In the 2017 study, what was the task given to university students?

• Solving math problems.

• Routing trains on railway lines.

• Writing essays.

• Conducting a science experiment.

How did breaks affect the students' performance in the train routing task?

• Breaks improved accuracy and reduced perceived workload.

• Breaks made the task harder.

• Breaks increased stress levels.

• Breaks had no effect.

What did the 2016 study find about test scores and breaks?

• Test scores were unaffected by breaks.

• Test scores were highest in the morning.

• Breaks decreased test scores.

• Short breaks improved test scores.

What process occurs during short breaks that aids in learning new skills?

• Memory consolidation.

• Increased stress.

• Skill degradation.

• Skill forgetting.