Why do some drivers crash while dialing their cell phone, and others maneuver smoothly while applying lipstick, sending e-mail or fiddling with the radio in stop-and-go traffic? General Motors and ...

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music. The idea that music ...

At first glance, it appears to be a foregone conclusion. Studying with distractions is disingenuous. Yet, there are scores of students who attest to studying while background music is playing. In fact ...

The world is full of distractions, like intrusive memories, worries about the future and reminders of things to do. Sustained attention, the ability to maintain focus on a specific stimulus or task ...

Creating a distraction-free study corner at home is essential for boosting concentration and productivity. With the right ...

A significant percentage of college students in the United States are parents. According to studies, about 20% of undergraduate students and more than a third of graduate students are raising children ...

Recently my research team observed nearly 300 middle school, high school, and university students studying something important for a mere 15 minutes in their natural environments. We were interested ...