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Growing up multitasking

The costs and benefits for cognitive development

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ID19385652
AuthorsMary L Courage (Memorial University of Newfoundland, corresponding author), Aishah Bakhtiar (0000-0002-6589-7723, Memorial University of Newfoundland), Cheryll Fitzpatrick, Cheryll L Fitzpatrick (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Sophie Kenny (0000-0002-7908-1506, Memorial University of Newfoundland), Katie Brandeau (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Year2015
Volume35
Pages5-41
Publication date2015-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopmental Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0273-2297 • E-ISSN: 1090-2406
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.dr.2014.12.002
OpenAlexW2090088049
LanguageEN
Citations received21
References cited305

Cognition · Cognitive development · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Developmental psychology · Human multitasking · Child Development and Digital Technology · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Neuroscience · Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults

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Citations per year1,91
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