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Visible smartphones subtly erode deep focus, research suggests

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A psychologist suggests that the mere presence of a smartphone, even when not actively used or notifying, can significantly impair deep focus and cognitive capacity. Research indicates that having a phone within sight or reach taxes attentional resources, particularly for tasks heavily reliant on working memory. While the effect might be smaller and more specific than initially thought, the act of inhibiting the urge to check the device draws on the same limited attentional pool required for concentration. AI

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Visible smartphones subtly erode deep focus, research suggests

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Travers, Contributor ·

    The No. 1 Habit That Destroys Deep Focus, By A Psychologist

    A quiet habit — simply keeping your phone within reach while you work — may be draining your focus more than any notification ever could, research suggests.

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