Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking

What is the term "multitask" used to describe in the context of computer use?

• Running multiple programs at a time

• Completing tasks faster than usual

• Focusing on a single task without distractions

• Improving the physical capabilities of the computer

According to the new study mentioned, how do some teens perform better when doing homework?

• By focusing on a single task without any music

• By working in complete silence

• By listening to music and juggling tweets and texts

• By avoiding any form of media multitasking

What percentage of the study participants identified as "high media multitaskers" performed better with distractions of email and music?

• About 10%

• About 15%

• About 25%

• About 30%

Where were the students from who were invited to the annual conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics?

• San Diego

• Portland, Ore.

• New York City

• San Francisco

What is the main challenge of multitasking according to the research on the subject?

• Physical

• Mental

• Technical

• Educational

What was the age of Sarayu Caulfield when she presented the study at the AAP conference?

• 15 years old

• 16 years old

• 17 years old

• 18 years old

How many years did the project, which Sarayu Caulfield and Alexandra Ulmer worked on, take to complete?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

Where did the project conducted by the students place second in the behavioral-science category?

• The National Institute on Drug Abuse

• The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

• The AAP conference

• The Oregon Episcopal School's science-research program

According to the study, what is the average time spent multitasking by students rated at the high level during homework?

• 20 minutes a day

• 50% of the time

• Three hours a day

• At all while doing homework

What percentage of the 403 total participants were classified in the high multitasker group?

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%