The distracted mind : ancient brains in a high-tech world / Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen.

Author/creator Gazzaley, Adam author.
Other author Rosen, Larry D., author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, MA : MIT Press, [2016]
Descriptionxv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Distraction (Psychology)
Attention.
Information society.
Information technology--Social aspects.

Contents Interference -- Goals and cognitive control -- The brain and control -- Control limitations -- Variations and Fluctuations -- The psychology of technology -- The impact of constantly shifting our attention -- The impact of technology on diverse populations -- Why do we interrupt ourselves? -- Boosting control -- Modifying behavior.
Abstract Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen - a neuroscientist and a psychologist - explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. They explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related - referred to by the authors as interference - collide with our goal-setting abilities.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 239-278) and index.
LCCN 2016010271
ISBN9780262034944 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0262034948 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BF323 .D5 G39 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold