Speaking of Psychology: Why our attention spans are shrinking, with Gloria Mark, PhD

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Speaking of Psychology: Why our attention spans are shrinking, with Gloria Mark, PhD

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Podcast and podcast transcript from an interview with Dr. Gloria Mark, on attention.

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People seem to have peak times for focused attention in the late morning and mid-late afternoon, when they are most likely to be both engaged in terms of attention while being challenged.
The average attention span when looking at screens or doing computer-based tasks has been decreasing since at least 2004, and as of 2023 has plateaued at around 47 seconds for the last 5-6 years.
Switching attention more frequently is associated with stress

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2023

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Attention

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https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spans

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Switching attention more frequently is associated with stress

Psychology

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Taking breaks can replenish energy, prevent burnout, improve attentional capacity, and improve productivity.

Psychology

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People seem to have peak times for focused attention in the late morning and mid-late afternoon, when they are most likely to be both engaged in terms of attention while being challenged.

Psychology

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