11 Questions
What was the main finding of the study mentioned in the text?
Divided attention from electronic devices affected students' long-term retention.
What was the impact of using electronic devices on students' end-of-term exam scores according to the study?
Lowered exam scores by at least 5 percent
How did students who did not use electronic devices in class perform compared to those who did?
They performed worse on end-of-term exams
What did the study reveal about the relationship between distractions from electronic devices and subsequent exam performance?
There was a causal relationship between distractions and exam performance
Why was this study significant according to the text?
It was the first time a study showed an impact on long-term retention from divided attention
What did the study by Rutgers University–New Brunswick find regarding in-class cellphone use and test scores?
Students perform worse in end-of-term exams when using devices for non-academic purposes.
What did the study suggest about students who attend lectures where electronic device use is permitted but choose not to use them?
They also perform worse in exams, indicating a negative impact of device use on the learning environment.
According to lead researcher Arnold Glass, what effect does dividing attention between electronic devices and the lecturer have on exam performance?
An insidious effect, leading to worse performance on tests and final grades.
How many cognitive psychology students were involved in the experiment conducted by Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
118 students
What did Arnold Glass suggest teachers should do to manage device use in the classroom?
Explain to students the damaging effect of distractions on retention.
What was the main purpose of the experiment led by Arnold Glass and Mengxue Kang at Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
To analyze the effects of electronic device use during classroom lectures on test performance.
Learn about the first-ever experimental study at Rutgers University–New Brunswick connecting in-class cellphone use with lower test scores. Discover the impact of allowing electronic devices for non-academic purposes during classroom lectures on end-of-term exam performance.
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