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Why can't we focus: attention, multitasking and PHDA
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Sara Antunes de Oliveira
Source published: 15/11/2026, 09:04:02 UTC
Briefing created: 15/11/2026, 10:14:18 UTC
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Briefings
A research article explores the duration of attention, linking it to multitasking and PHDA (Prolonged Heightened Arousal). It presents a checklist for recovery and invites public questions. The study suggests attention lasts only 7 seconds, challenging the myth of sustained focus.
Key points
- Attention duration is estimated at 7 seconds, challenging the myth of sustained focus.
- The study links attention issues to multitasking and PHDA states.
Context
This article investigates attention span, connecting it to multitasking and PHDA states, offering a recovery checklist. It invites public questions and feedback.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the article's content, which presents a checklist and invites questions. No specific study details, dates, or participant numbers are provided.
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