FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

WEB BROWSERS TECHNOLOGY

ONLINE ETIQUETTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When having online discussion, is it right to do other things like playing mobile games?
A
Yes, because playing mobile game helps you fight boredom.
B
No, because this might divide your attention.
C
Maybe, as long as your teacher doesn’t notice.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Divided attention occurs when mental focus is on multiple tasks or ideas at once. Also known as multitasking, individuals do this all the time. Examples are singing along to a song while driving, having a conversation while walking, or listening to music while grocery shopping.

Detailed explanation-2: -Divided attention is a cognitive ability that is very important in our daily lives because it makes it possible to carry out tasks quickly and efficiently. Correctly carrying out tasks implies more than one perceptive, motor, or cognitive activity at the same time depends directly on our divided attention.

Detailed explanation-3: -Divided attention is the simultaneous allocation of attentional resources to two (or more) tasks. The division may cross modalities, as when speaking on a mobile phone while driving a vehicle [1–3].

Detailed explanation-4: -Altogether, playing online games help players develop complex problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and the ability to deal better with unexpected consequences. They also enhance a player’s skills of observation, intuitive abilities, and hone their alertness and concentration.

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