Distracted Driving The Multi Tasking Myth

Author : Steven Gacovino (D.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781496154545
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Distracted Driving: the Multi-Tasking Myth written by Steven Gacovino (D.) and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to believe we can drive responsibly and monitor distractions. But our attention is limited by nature, and we are often very subtly distracted from noticing things right in front of us. Depending on what you're doing while you're driving, you could literally miss seeing a giraffe grazing on the roadside. Because of distractions, many people have failed to see a gorilla beating its chest right in front of them, and this is no joke.We really are not good multi-taskers when our attention is spread over tasks that require dedicated attention. That's why conversations on cellphones turn out to be a serious distraction to drivers. Read this book and see what you think. And then see what you think about whether it's fair to the rest of the people in your car or on the road when you allow yourself to be distracted in the special way that cellphones can distract.

Author : Devora Zack
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1626562636
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Singletasking written by Devora Zack and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Can literally double your productivity and performance overnight. This may be the most important book on time and personal management you will ever read.” —Brian Tracy, international bestselling author of Eat That Frog! Your mind can’t be two places at once. Too many of us have become addicted to the popular, enticing, dangerously misleading drug of multitasking. Devora Zack was once hooked herself. But she beat it and became more efficient, and you can too. Zack marshals convincing neuroscientific evidence to prove that you really can’t do more by trying to tackle several things at once—it’s an illusion. There is a better way to deal with all the information and interruptions that bombard us today. Singletasking explains exactly how to clear and calm your mind, arrange your schedule and environment, and gently yet firmly manage the expectations of people around you so that you can accomplish a succession of tasks, one by one—and be infinitely more productive. Singletasking is the secret to success and sanity. “Devora Zack shows us how doing one thing at a time reduces stress, increases efficiency, and produces higher quality results. If you want to work smarter, not harder, read this book!” —Ken Blanchard, #1 New York Times-bestselling coauthor of The One Minute Manager® “Don’t let Zack’s lighthearted tone fool you—Singletasking is backed by hard science, and this book’s pragmatic advice can really change your work and your life.” —David Bach, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire “Zack shows readers how they can manage the expectations of others, unplug from technology (at times), and operate in the moment.” —Library Journal

Author : Adam Gazzaley
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262534436
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Distracted Mind written by Adam Gazzaley and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “brilliant and practical” study of why our brains aren’t built for media multitasking—and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way (Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart) Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask—read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist—explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related—referred to by the authors as “interference”—collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we “must” check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way.

Author : Dave Crenshaw
Publisher : LibreDigital
ISBN 13 : 9780470378533
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Multitasking written by Dave Crenshaw and published by LibreDigital. This book was released on 2008-07-23 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a compelling business fable, The Myth of Multitasking confronts a popular idea that has come to define our hectic, work-a-day world. This simple yet powerful book shows clearly why multitasking is, in fact, a lie that wastes time and costs money. Far from being efficient, multitasking actually damages productivity and relationships at work and at home.

Author : Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 030741485X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book CrazyBusy written by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you too busy? Are you always running behind? Is your calendar loaded with more than you can possibly accomplish? Is it driving you crazy? You’re not alone. CrazyBusy–the modern phenomenon of brain overload–is a national epidemic. Without intending it or understanding how it happened, we’ve plunged ourselves into a mad rush of activity, expecting our brains to keep track of more than they comfortably or effectively can. In fact, as Attention Deficit Disorder expert and bestselling author Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., argues in this groundbreaking new book, this brain overload has reached the point where our entire society is suffering from culturally induced ADD. CrazyBusy is not just a by-product of high-speed, globalized modern life–it has become its defining feature. BlackBerries, cell phones, and e-mail 24/7. Longer work days, escalating demands, and higher expectations at home. It all adds up to a state of constant frenzy that is sapping us of creativity, humanity, mental well-being, and the ability to focus on what truly matters. But as Dr. Hallowell argues, being crazybusy can also be an opportunity. Just as ADD can, if properly managed, become a source of ingenuity and inspiration, so the impulse to be busy can be turned to our advantage once we get in touch with our needs and take charge of how we really want to spend our time. Through quick exercises (perfect for busy people), focused advice on everything from lifestyle to time management, and examples chosen from his extensive clinical experience, Hallowell goes step-by-step through the process of unsnarling frantic lives. With CrazyBusy, we can teach ourselves to move from the F-state–frenzied, flailing, fearful, forgetful, furious–to the C-state–cool, calm, clear, consistent, curious, courteous. Dr. Hallowell has helped more than a million readers free themselves of the distractions and compulsions of ADD. Now in CrazyBusy, he offers the same sound, sane, and accessible guidance for anyone suffering from the harried pace of modern life. If you find yourself pulled into a million different directions, here at last is the opportunity to stop being busy, start being happy, and still get things done.

Author : Stephen Monsell
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262133678
Total Pages : 810 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Control of Cognitive Processes written by Stephen Monsell and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thirty-two contributions discuss evidence from psychological experiments with healthy and brain-damaged subjects, functional imaging, electrophysiology, and computational modeling.

Author : Toney Allman
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 142051234X
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Distracted Driving written by Toney Allman and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to a Triple-A poll, 94 percent of teen drivers understand the dangers of texting while driving. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that in 2014, 3,179 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers. This important volume focuses on the issue of distracted driving. The book describes exactly what distracted driving is and how to prevent it. It provides several anecdotes describing various distracted driving behavior.

Author : Panel on Modeling Human Behavior and Command Decision Making: Representations for Military Simulations
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309523893
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modeling Human and Organizational Behavior written by Panel on Modeling Human Behavior and Command Decision Making: Representations for Military Simulations and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-08-14 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simulations are widely used in the military for training personnel, analyzing proposed equipment, and rehearsing missions, and these simulations need realistic models of human behavior. This book draws together a wide variety of theoretical and applied research in human behavior modeling that can be considered for use in those simulations. It covers behavior at the individual, unit, and command level. At the individual soldier level, the topics covered include attention, learning, memory, decisionmaking, perception, situation awareness, and planning. At the unit level, the focus is on command and control. The book provides short-, medium-, and long-term goals for research and development of more realistic models of human behavior.

Author : Clifford Ivar Nass
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781617230011
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Man who Lied to His Laptop written by Clifford Ivar Nass and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains what humans' interactions with computers teach us about how humans should interact with one another, including the fact that flattery works, mixing criticism with praise is an ineffective method of evaluation and much more.

Author : Viruti Shivan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Multitasking - How to Truly Master Your Focus in a Distracted World written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Myth of Multitasking: How to Truly Master Your Focus in a Distracted World," readers embark on an enlightening journey to debunk common misconceptions about multitasking. This compelling book dives deep into the psychology of focus and the impact of digital distractions in our modern lives. It provides practical strategies for enhancing concentration, managing digital devices, and cultivating a mindset conducive to deep work. The book is divided into three core sections: 1. The Multitasking Illusion: Exploring scientific insights that reveal the inefficiency and potential harms of trying to juggle multiple tasks at once. 2. The Power of Focused Attention: Detailing techniques and habits that foster sustained concentration, including mindfulness practices and strategic time management. 3. Creating a Distraction-Free Environment: Offering guidance on restructuring both physical and digital spaces to minimize interruptions and promote productivity. With a blend of anecdotal evidence, scientific research, and actionable advice, this book is an essential read for anyone looking to thrive in a world brimming with distractions. Whether you're a professional striving for peak performance, a student aiming to optimize your study habits, or simply someone seeking a more mindful and focused approach to life, "The Myth of Multitasking" provides the tools and insights you need to succeed.