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March 3, 2026Communications of the ACM0 citations

Driven to Distraction

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GNGeorge V. Neville-NeilNortheastern University

Key Points

  • Cognition can be significantly influenced by distraction, particularly in the form of visual floats.
  • Attention spans may shorten when individuals switch focus between characters and floats.
  • Analysis of cognitive behavior changes when distractions are present, emphasizing practical implications.
  • Understanding distraction patterns may lead to better management strategies in cognitive processes.

Abstract

From floats to characters and back again.

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George V. Neville-Neil (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75cfbc6e9836116a26505https://doi.org/10.1145/3775072
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