You think you can do multiple things at once, but your brain is constantly switching. Many students believe they are good at multitasking: listening to music, using WhatsApp, and doing homework at the same time. In reality, the brain is not built for true multitasking. What seems like multitasking is actually rapid task-switching, which reduces focus, processing, and learning outcomes. This “multitasking illusion” leads to lower academic performance and more mistakes. Example: A student takes notes while receiving notifications on their phone. They think they’re keeping up, but miss crucial explanations and have to rewatch the recording later.
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