The notion that many American adults have developed strong “multi-tasking” skills, in my opinion, is unadulterated delusion. My statements and opinions are purely based on my own personal experiences; I do not do well with multi-tasking. The chance of being distracted when trying to do more than one task at a time, especially if one becomes more complicated or drawn out than the other, is great and a constant struggle. Many times, when attempting to multi-task, I find myself performing poorly and not at the high level I am expected to be at; or my mind begins to wander and my concentration level drops considerably. When this break in concentration is identified, I must check or correct my work, or just start over. These errors are counterproductive, sometimes costly, and affect time management and quality of work.
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Multitasking creates a superficial way of thinking that also imperils the ability to think deeply in intellectually demanding situations.” (Klemm, 2011). Klemm’s assessment of multi-tasking appears to be not only correct, but also supports the studies mentioned above in the question
Multitasking creates a superficial way of thinking that also imperils the ability to think deeply in intellectually demanding situations.” (Klemm, 2011). Klemm’s assessment of multi-tasking appears to be not only correct, but also supports the studies mentioned above in the question