How Well Do You Multitask?

Ever watch your kids do their homework, watch a video, text, and chat with their friends simultaneously? You wonder how they cope with such distractions. Yet some evidence suggests that their multitasking will actually improve their performance in the "real" world. How well can you do several tasks at once? Does your work environment encourage dedicating yourself to tasks one at a time? Do incoming email or text messages distract you to the point where you lose your concentration? How do you manage the cacophony of external stimuli?

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