The Face Of Deceit: Multitasking Summary

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The Face of Deceit: Multitasking

False evidence appearing real is the concept of multitasking. Looking in the face of multitasking, with the look of bewilderment because it appears reachable yet unattainable, for the mind of a person only process one clear thought or activity at a time. Most people would like to believe they are as capable as superman or wonder woman, able to handle the overloads that is presented when multitasking. Ellen Goodman examines the negatives effects of multitasking, “arguing that our misguided passion for multitasking come at a high price” (Goodman 560). Clifford Nass research suggest that “we may be breeding a generation of kids whose ability to pay attention …show more content…

Nass suggested that “many multitaskers believe they are efficient exception” (Goodman 560) they able to handle multiple task with ease. They are unable. Multitasking easily distract and make it difficult to decipher what is useful and non-useful information. Researcher Nass proved that “100 students, high and low multitasker, focused poorly, remembered less and were more easily distracted” (Goodman 560). They were unable to maneuver from one task to another well and wasn’t organized well. Multitaskers feel multitasking is the new norm, because it looks normal it is, however multitasking negative impact is seen the overall grades and study pattern of students for they are unable to retain vital information. The value of attention for today’s generation is declining among the youth, for they don’t understand the value of giving some their undivided attention. Nass says “undivided attention is still one of the greatest gifts I can give” (Goodman …show more content…

The human mind is not meant to multitasking, it is for filtering relevant information and retaining its thoughts. Multitasking is a weakness, not strength. There are limitations when multitasking, not have one’s full attention put a cap on all possibilities and expectations. The task of multitasking is harder for older generation than it is for today’s youth; giving one their undivided attention is easier for the older generation than the

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