Multitasking Harms Recall—Music, Not So Much

"A new study confirms that multitasking negatively impacts studying. Listening to music, on the other hand, may have little effect."

"The takeaway: While pop songs may have little impact on students’ ability to focus, other distractions—loud conversations or an always-on television—can severely impair their ability to study effectively."

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