APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Effects of the Mere Presence of Cell Phones on Multitasking Abilities
- Jasmine Moshiri
California State University, Northridge - Lessley Torres
California State University, Northridge - Jill Quilici
California State University, Northridge - Estefany Espinoza
California State University, Northridge - Chirstina Gergis
California State University, Northridge
Abstract
This experiment compared cellphones versus digital timers during a dual-task activity to examine competing hypotheses about the effects of cellphone presence on cognition. Data analyses revealed significantly worse performance in the timer condition, which suggests that cell phone absence causes separation anxiety.
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