Glossary
Attention residue
Definition
Attention residue is the lingering cognitive cost of switching tasks, where part of your attention stays on the previous task.
Why it matters for homework
A notification does not cost the two seconds it takes to read. It costs the several minutes needed to return to full focus.
This is the mechanism behind most "phone in the room while studying" findings — the phone does not need to be picked up to have an effect.
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