Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking

According to “Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking,” what is a “high media multitasker”?

• a person who prefers texts and music to work tasks

• a person who easily moves between tweets and texts

• a person who performs better when switching between work, email, and music

• a person who studies the effects of media consumption on the health of the brain

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What happened in the multitasking room during the study described in “Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking”?

• Students sent emails while listening to music.

• Students performed tasks without digital distractions.

• Students played music while responding to texts or emails.

• Students listened to music and used devices while performing tasks.

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According to “Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking,” which of the following would classify a teenager as a high media multitasker? Choose two options.

• having trouble with short-term memory

• spending three hours a day multitasking

• performing poorly on most cognitive tests

• spending 20 to 30 minutes a day multitasking

• spending 50% of homework time multitasking

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What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of classified in this excerpt from "Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking"? In the study, participants were classified as high, medium, or low media multitaskers, using a standardized test developed by researchers at Stanford University.

• advanced socially

• arranged by rank or group

• maintained through hard work

• limited or somehow incomplete

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Which word is most similar to the meaning of competent in this excerpt from "Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking"? Use context clues to help you. The results are a surprise. Previous research generally has found that people who think they are competent multitaskers actually perform worse than others who try to focus on one thing at a time.

• forced

• skilled

• destructive

• well-matched

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What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of moderate in this sentence from 'Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking'? Of the 403 total participants, 60 were classified in the high group, 50 in the low group, and the rest were moderate media multitaskers.

• lesser

• always

• extreme

• medium

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In addition to the teens’ study, the author of 'Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking' mentions two other studies. How did the various studies described in 'Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking' most clearly differ?

• The studies tested subjects in different age groups.

• The studies looked at changes in different parts of the brain.

• Some studies examined multitasking ability in different species.

• Some studies examined memory, but others examined attention to tasks.

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According to "Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking," what main conclusion did the teen researchers draw from their work?

• Young people who have grown up with digital media may do better at multitasking.

• College students can train themselves to use media while working and studying.

• Adults are typically better at multitasking than teenagers are.

• No one is able to concentrate while bombarded by media.

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"Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking" ends with information about a multitasking study of 200 participants at the University of Utah. What was the main finding of that study?

• The ability to work well around distractions declines with age.

• People do not drive well when they know they are being watched.

• Only a small group of people are able to multitask especially well.

• Music and other sounds are the most dangerous distractions for drivers.

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