Question

multiple choice question
indira is listening to an online presentation. because her camera is off, she is okay to check her smartphone and respond to emails. which statement about indira’s multitasking is true?

• indira should avoid sending emails because it uses too much brain power, but briefly checking her smartphone is acceptable.
• indira should not engage in multitasking because it has \switch costs,\ which can hinder cognition, productivity, memory, and creativity.
• indira’s multitasking is acceptable because she is not on camera, and the speaker will never know what she is doing.
• indira should limit her multitasking to 30 - second increments to take advantage of the fact that she can think faster than the presenter can speak.

Explanation:

Multitasking, including switching between a presentation and emails/smartphone use, incurs cognitive "switch costs" that reduce cognitive function, productivity, memory, and creativity, regardless of camera status. Brief checks still carry these costs, and timed increments do not eliminate the negative impacts.

Answer:

Indira should not engage in multitasking because it has "switch costs," which can hinder cognition, productivity, memory, and creativity.