[Short] Multitasking is a Myth

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Updated: 2024.05.20

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[Short] Multitasking is a Myth

[짧은 지문] 멀티태스킹이란 환상

Articles

Multitasking doesn’t work—here’s what does.

Videos

Try the Myth of Multitasking Exercise! | Updated Version of Multitask Test Multitasking Is a Myth, and to Attempt It Comes at a Neurobiological Cost | Big Think

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Why do you think multitasking is often perceived as a beneficial skill?

멀티태스킹이 종종 유익한 기술로 인식되는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Can you recall a situation where you attempted to multitask? What were the tasks, and how did it affect your overall performance and productivity?

멀티태스킹을 시도했던 상황을 떠올릴 수 있나요? 그 작업은 무엇이었으며 전반적인 업무 성과와 생산성에 어떤 영향을 미쳤나요?

Do you find it challenging to resist the urge to multitask?

멀티태스킹을 하고 싶은 충동을 참는 것이 어렵다고 느끼나요?

Can you share a strategy you've used to stay focused and avoid distractions when working on a task?

작업할 때 집중력을 유지하고 방해 요소를 피하기 위해 사용한 전략을 공유해주실 수 있나요?

Do you think there are certain situations or professions where multitasking might be more beneficial or necessary? Explain.

멀티태스킹이 더 유리하거나 필요한 특정 상황이나 직업이 있다고 생각하시나요? 설명해 주세요.

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

perpetuate

to reinforce or encourage an existing effect

Ví dụ

The rude comment perpetuated a toxic office culture.

Ví dụ

In order to keep his property value high, the homeowner perpetuated rumors that there was buried gold on his lot.

divide attention

to split one's focus or concentration between multiple tasks or activities

Ví dụ

Trying to divide your attention between work and social media can decrease your overall productivity.

Ví dụ

It's challenging to divide my attention between studying for exams and spending time with family.

detract from

to diminish the worth or value of something

Ví dụ

The unnecessary decorations on the cake detracted from its overall beauty.

Ví dụ

The minor technical issues in the performance slightly detracted from the audience's enjoyment.

heed

pay attention to; take notice of

Ví dụ

The government should have heeded the signs of invasion by their enemy.

Ví dụ

If you only heed one piece of advice, heed this one: real estate is all about location, location, location.

juggle

to handle or manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, or objects skillfully

Ví dụ

Working parents often need to juggle their careers and family commitments.

Ví dụ

He has to juggle his part-time job, his studies, and his passion for playing the guitar.

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