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What was the main finding of the study mentioned in the text?
What was the main finding of the study mentioned in the text?
- Divided attention from electronic devices affected students' long-term retention. (correct)
- Students who used electronic devices performed better on end-of-term exams.
- The use of electronic devices had no impact on students' exam performance.
- Using electronic devices improved students' comprehension test scores.
What was the impact of using electronic devices on students' end-of-term exam scores according to the study?
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 (correct)
- Improved exam scores by one full grade
- Had no effect on exam scores
- Increased exam scores by 5 percent
How did students who did not use electronic devices in class perform compared to those who did?
How did students who did not use electronic devices in class perform compared to those who did?
- They showed no difference in exam performance
- Their long-term retention was not affected
- They performed better in comprehension tests
- They performed worse on end-of-term exams (correct)
What did the study reveal about the relationship between distractions from electronic devices and subsequent exam performance?
What did the study reveal about the relationship between distractions from electronic devices and subsequent exam performance?
Why was this study significant according to the text?
Why was this study significant according to the text?
What did the study by Rutgers University–New Brunswick find regarding in-class cellphone use and test scores?
What did the study by Rutgers University–New Brunswick find regarding in-class cellphone use and test scores?
What did the study suggest about students who attend lectures where electronic device use is permitted but choose not to use them?
What did the study suggest about students who attend lectures where electronic device use is permitted but choose not to use them?
According to lead researcher Arnold Glass, what effect does dividing attention between electronic devices and the lecturer have on exam performance?
According to lead researcher Arnold Glass, what effect does dividing attention between electronic devices and the lecturer have on exam performance?
How many cognitive psychology students were involved in the experiment conducted by Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
How many cognitive psychology students were involved in the experiment conducted by Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
What did Arnold Glass suggest teachers should do to manage device use in the classroom?
What did Arnold Glass suggest teachers should do to manage device use in the classroom?
What was the main purpose of the experiment led by Arnold Glass and Mengxue Kang at Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
What was the main purpose of the experiment led by Arnold Glass and Mengxue Kang at Rutgers University–New Brunswick?
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