PSYC/101 PSYC101 PSYC 101 WEEK 2 Discussion

PSYC 101 WEEK 2 Discussion

Discussion Board Forum 1

Topic: Can You Multi-Task? 

Complete the experiment on p. 139 of your textbook in the “Try this Out” section. In your discussion post, please describe your results and discuss the following questions: 

·         Based on your results and the information presented in the textbook, should we multi-task while studying? How about while driving?

·         Do you think there are some tasks that are easier to multi-task on than others? If so, which ones? If not, why not?

·         Apply the concepts of divided attention and focused awareness to your findings and/or experience with this activity as you answer the questions above.

In reply to one of your classmates, discuss your recommendations for what to do or not do while driving. Support your points with evidence from the textbook. 

In reply to another classmate, discuss your recommendations for studying. What activities might be more or less distracting? Again, be sure to support your recommendation with evidence or concepts discussed in the textbook. 

In both replies, be realistic (e.g., many of us will still eat on a long road trip). Instead of prescribing a specific list, consider recommending general principles to consider. Include points related to levels of consciousness and attention. Also support your ideas with information from the textbook.