It’s a common belief that exposure to television in toddlerhood causes attention-deficit problems in school-age children—a claim that was born from the results of a 2004 study that seemed to show a link between the two. However, a further look at the evidence suggests this is not true. More

It’s a common belief that exposure to television in toddlerhood causes attention-deficit problems in school-age children—a claim that was born from the results of a 2004 study that seemed to show a link between the two. However, a further look at the evidence suggests this is not true. More

While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank. More

While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank. More

Engaging in a heated, emotional discussion with a passenger can turn into a dangerous distraction for drivers. More

Engaging in a heated, emotional discussion with a passenger can turn into a dangerous distraction for drivers. More

A study indicates that when we're distracted by something visual, we can actually miss an unrelated smell. More

A study indicates that when we're distracted by something visual, we can actually miss an unrelated smell. More

Standing may lead to quick thinking when taking on cognitively demanding tasks. More

Standing may lead to quick thinking when taking on cognitively demanding tasks. More

Multitasking impaired students' overall memory but not their ability to identify and remember the most important material. More

Multitasking impaired students' overall memory but not their ability to identify and remember the most important material. More

Adults are good at remembering information they are told to focus on, while young children tend to pay attention to all the information presented, even when they were told to focus on one particular item. More

Adults are good at remembering information they are told to focus on, while young children tend to pay attention to all the information presented, even when they were told to focus on one particular item. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Research is uncovering the various and sometimes overwhelming distractions that children face during a period when they have some of their most important learning to do. More

Research is uncovering the various and sometimes overwhelming distractions that children face during a period when they have some of their most important learning to do. More

A simulation study suggests that drivers' minds wander more often when they travel on empty roads compared to busy routes. More

A simulation study suggests that drivers' minds wander more often when they travel on empty roads compared to busy routes. More