We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

In-Class Texting Decreases Learning

In a study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, students who sent or received text messages during class reported lower levels of learning than those who abstained from texting. Students' self-perceived abilities to multitask may not be as refined as they think.

Text Messaging in Class May Affect College Students' Learning