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How Efficient are You at Multitasking?
Think multitasking is the most efficient way to get lots done? Take this test to find out the truth about multitasking.
Print Version (Recommended)
Click on this image for a PDF file. Print out and follow the instructions.
Online Version
Step One:
In the boxes below, alternating between the letters and the numbers, write the following sentence— “Multitasking is Worse Than a Lie”—in column 1 while writing a corresponding number (1-27) in the box to the right of it. [In other words, you will be writing “M” “1” “U” “2”, etc.]
NOTE: "Tabbing" is disabled on all fields to keep the test balanced.
Click "CLICK HERE TO START" when you are ready to begin.
Ready, Set, go!
MULTITASKING IS WORSE THAN A LIE
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Step Two:Now write each row separately, first the sentence, then the numbers. Time yourself. NOTE: "Tabbing" is disabled on all fields to keep the test balanced. Click "CLICK HERE TO START" when you are ready to begin. Ready, set, go! MULTITASKING IS WORSE THAN A LIE |
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Typically, a person will take twice as long to complete this exercise when switchtasking (first pass) vs. focusing on one task at a time (second pass).
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