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Task (project management) Psychological Research

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Inattention and task switching performance: the role of predictability, working memory load and goal neglect

Gizem Arabacı, Benjamin A. Parris
Psychological Research Summary & key facts 2019 12 citations

Two studies tested how self-rated inattention relates to switching between tasks. Study 1 found that higher inattention (but not hyperactivity/impulsivity) was linked with larger switch costs when the next task could be predicted and working memory load was high. Study 2 found this link was not explained by predictability or…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Cognitive Functions and Memory Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
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