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"Bother Me, I'm Thinking" - A look at mental focus—and when it's not the ultimate goal.

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2/27/11 at 8:06pm
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Interesting article:  

Bother Me, I'm Thinking

 

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Here's where the data get interesting: Those undergrads who had a tougher time ignoring unrelated stuff were also seven times more likely to be rated as "eminent creative achievers" based on their previous accomplishments. (The association was particularly strong among distractible students with high IQs.)

 

 

Lillian

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post #2 of 2
2/27/11 at 8:51pm

Interesting. I posted it on my homeschool groups' pages.

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