From: Inc
Distractions Can Help You Make Better Decisions
July 16, 2013
Inc:
Distractions help you make better decisions, researchers say.
According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science, you may be better able to make a complex decision after a period of distraction than a period of conscious focus.
In the study, led by Marlene Abadie of the University of Toulouse, researchers presented participants with a complex problem-solving question. Then the participants were given either a simple matching game to distract them, a complex distraction, or a quiet period in which to focus and reflect on the problem.
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