tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post4328253989669826076..comments2023-09-11T00:45:42.339-07:00Comments on Brain Rules: The brain cannot multitaskBrain Ruleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626015759253703231noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-53936192391531554092013-01-10T00:03:56.289-08:002013-01-10T00:03:56.289-08:00A nonny mouse wrote on December 28, 2008 4:53 PM
...A nonny mouse wrote on December 28, 2008 4:53 PM <br><br /><br><br /><i>"I have seen time and time again people being distracted by using thier cell phones - in driving - the person swerving while they drive, who veries wildly in thier speed and pays no attention to other drivers; and I have seen people talking on thier cell phones while walking run into things - telephone poles, other people, doors, etc. "</i><br><br /><br><br /><b>And the above clearly typed by a person multitasking</b> :-<br><br /><br><br />An iPod dangling from their neck, the earbuds cranking out Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Tatu as their left hand reflexively tapped the backbeat. The laptop had at least 11 windows open, including two IM screens carrying simultaneous conversations with MySpace friends. Another window was busy downloading an image from Google. The window behind it had the results of some graphic they were altering for MySpace friend No. 2, and the one behind that held an old Pong game paused mid-ping.<br><br /><br>Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-9584484885721849892012-02-06T09:05:21.744-08:002012-02-06T09:05:21.744-08:00I have seen time and time again people being distr...I have seen time and time again people being distracted by using thier cell phones - in driving - the person swerving while they drivey8 gameshttp://y8gameflash.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-86897912232500899722011-07-26T05:59:34.707-07:002011-07-26T05:59:34.707-07:00Human brain can multitask but is limited. Our brai...Human brain can multitask but is limited. Our brain can do 2 or 3 things at the same time.Jon Hallhttp://findautoinsuranceleads.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-17212559003783834072009-11-25T15:00:49.348-08:002009-11-25T15:00:49.348-08:00okay, Im a student and doing an expiriment about r...okay, Im a student and doing an expiriment about reaction time<br />i test them first with there full attention and get them to play this game, then i tested them again with the same game but me asking them complex questions all my results came up that when i ask them they have quicker reaction time than fully focasing on the game?yayonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-87139986453885559532009-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:00@Oct: You get right to my point. When a passenger ...@Oct: You get right to my point. When a passenger says "look out" the driver either continues giving attention to the road, or gives their attention to the passenger. So, cell phones and passengers may cause equal distraction, and cell phones give you the added benefit of being able to turn them off.bfernaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518393478636276405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-25953790250575445702009-01-02T05:00:00.000-08:002009-01-02T05:00:00.000-08:00@bfernald: If you ever happen to read this, I read...@bfernald: If you ever happen to read this, I read not that long ago that non-drivers were also helpful to the driver when unexpected events arrive, whereas cell phone callers do not see and perceive the driver's environment. Have you never said to a driver "caution, this car..." just before the driver corrects his way while driving as a passenger ?Octhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10969884152933508554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-8093013413997805142008-12-28T16:53:00.000-08:002008-12-28T16:53:00.000-08:00This message should be posted in every business, e...This message should be posted in every business, every school; it should be taught to the young and to the old, put in drivers ed manuals, etc... <BR/>I have seen time and time again people being distracted by using thier cell phones - in driving - the person swerving while they drive, who veries wildly in thier speed and pays no attention to other drivers; and I have seen people talking on thier cell phones while walking run into things - telephone poles, other people, doors, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-15095202758648103292008-11-20T23:36:00.000-08:002008-11-20T23:36:00.000-08:00Even with the confines of a particular task, there...Even with the confines of a particular task, there are multiple tasks that have to be accomplished whether driving( gear shifts, looking in rear vision mirror) or different work situations. Even when we are talking multiple areas of the brain are active. If we can correlate that many areas of the brain are active for talking then you could use the arguement/analogy that the brain is designed to multitask;it just depends on your goal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-82687393670024508172008-06-09T16:34:00.000-07:002008-06-09T16:34:00.000-07:00Relative to Allen's point, the brain can do some m...Relative to Allen's point, the brain can do some multitasking better than others. It actually can multitask (vs. task switch) outside of consiousness. So, you may not be able to walk and chew gum, but I bet you can walk and talk at the same time.<BR/>Do you, like most people, turn down the radio when looking for a street name or address?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-47163398997892869672008-06-09T16:29:00.000-07:002008-06-09T16:29:00.000-07:00In a tragic accident near here last winter, a car ...In a tragic accident near here last winter, a car plunged into a pond and drowned five teenagers. Research shows that even two teenagers in a car doubles the crash risk.<BR/>I don't know this, but maybe when people are in a car, they can also sense the tense situations, and eihter shut up, or even (when driver adults)help. Small children excepted. Maybe that is why they now have to be in the back seat in some states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-84062071006645857552008-05-23T06:16:00.000-07:002008-05-23T06:16:00.000-07:00How is that I can drive and listen to the radio at...How is that I can drive and listen to the radio at the same time? I don't crash and I can remember what I was listening to (even talk radio) a short while later.<BR/><BR/>What is strange is that when I use a handsfree for my cell/mobile phone I seem to be able to drive better than when I have no handsfree. I don't pay attention to the caller very well with a handsfree, though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852785044280265442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495140697759917581.post-91334528298760128952008-03-25T12:05:00.000-07:002008-03-25T12:05:00.000-07:00Long before the cell phone, cars were equipped wit...Long before the cell phone, cars were equipped with seats for non-drivers. Is there any difference in attention and switching costs for conversations with physical passengers as compared to cell phone passengers?bfernaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518393478636276405noreply@blogger.com