The Mere Presence of a Cell Phone May be Distracting

摘要: Research consistently demonstrates the active use of cell phones, whether talking or texting, to be distracting and contributes to diminished performance when multitasking (eg, distracted driving or walking). Recent research also has indicated that simply the presence of a cell phone and what it might represent (ie, social connections, broader social network, etc.) can be similarly distracting and have negative consequences in a social interaction. Results of two studies reported here provide further evidence that the “mere presence” of a …