CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some of the issues regarding research into the effect of technology on cognition as a whole?
A
This field of research is incredibly recent
B
This field of research is constantly changing, meaning conclusions derived from current studies may be irrelevant
C
Most studies are surveys or correlational in nature, with limited use of experiments
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, there are some negative impacts of digital technology on cognitive skills and these can include that it inhibits development of verbal skills, the ability to decide on an answer, and the skill to analyze logical, subsequent steps in problem-solving.

Detailed explanation-2: -[The constant use of technology] does affect our brain health. It has an upside and a downside. The downside is that when people are using it all the time it interferes with their memory because they are not paying attention to what’s going on. They are distracted.

Detailed explanation-3: -These include perception, human learning, attention, categorization, problem solving, decision–making, information processing and retrieval, short and long-term memory and forgetting, sensory encoding, motor control, psycholinguistics, and reading.

Detailed explanation-4: -Recent research suggests that excess use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory.

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