Can teenagers multitask better than adults?


	Can teenagers multitask better than adults?

davecrenshaw

6-10-2009 8:01 AM

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davecrenshaw says:

Don’t teenagers have an advantage when it comes to multitasking? They grew up in a technology-driven world, right? They pop out of the womb with the ability to send 100 text messages per minute.

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