Effects of Technology on Focus and Productivity

For how many days did Kord Campbell overlook an important e-mail message?

• 2 days

• 12 days

• 7 days

• 3 days

What is the effect of electronic gadgets on Kord Campbell according to the text?

• They help him focus better on his family.

• They have no effect on his daily life.

• They cause him to crave stimulation and forget things like dinner plans.

• They improve his ability to multitask.

What do scientists say about the ability to focus in the context of technology use?

• It is enhanced by the constant flow of information.

• It is unaffected by technology.

• It is undermined by bursts of information.

• It is only affected in people over the age of 50.

According to the text, what can be a consequence of distractions caused by technology?

• Improved creativity and work efficiency.

• No significant consequences.

• Deadly consequences such as accidents.

• Better family relationships.

What do researchers say about multitasking and productivity?

• Multitasking has no impact on productivity.

• Multitasking makes people more productive.

• Heavy multitaskers have more trouble focusing and experience more stress.

• Multitasking benefits only young adults.

What positive effects of technology use are mentioned in the text?

• Technology use can lead to addiction and boredom.

• Technology use can make people more efficient at finding information and improve visual acuity.

• Technology use has no positive effects.

• Technology use can only benefit players of video games.

What does Mrs. Campbell wish for her husband?

• For him to work more with technology

• For him to totally unplug and be totally engaged with the family

• For him to start another internet company

• For him to spend more time at work

What did Mr. Campbell do after leaving college?

• He started a successful Internet provider

• He became a professional basketball player

• He pursued a career in singing

• He worked exclusively on video games

According to the University of California, San Diego, how many hours of media do people consume on average per day?

• 12 hours

• 5 hours

• 40 hours

• 15 years

According to the text, what is one of the conflicts in the brain that technology might be intensifying?

• The brain's ability to process emotions

• The conflict between focusing on priorities and paying attention to new information

• The brain's capacity for language acquisition

• The brain's control over motor functions