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

  • Gazzaley, Adam
Date:
[2016]
  • Books

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Description

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.

Publication/Creation

Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, [2016]

Physical description

xv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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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 so much? -- Boosting control -- Modifying behavior.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WL103.4 2016G29d
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780262034944
  • 0262034948
  • 9780262534437
  • 0262534436