Christine Rosen, The Myth of Multitasking

The Myth of Multitasking

Christine Rosen 

READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ

Take the quiz below to check your comprehension of the reading selection:

Question 6.21

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 6.22

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 6.23

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 6.24

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 6.25

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

READING SUMMARY

Question 6.26

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Below is an example summary of this reading selection: Rosen discusses research regarding multitasking and the repercussions that come with it. Essentially, multitasking can affect IQ and short-term memory, along with the ability to pay attention. Your summary will differ from this one in the way it is written, but it should include roughly the same information.

VOCABULARY QUIZ

Explain the meaning of each of the following words as it is used in the reading:

Question 6.27

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Undissipated means resolute or undivided.

Question 6.28

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Agitation means disturbance or commotion.

Question 6.29

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Ethos means culture or philosophy.