Dual-Task Paradigm
The Dual-Task Paradigm is a research method used to study how people manage multiple tasks at once. In this approach, participants are asked to perform a primary task (like answering general knowledge questions) while simultaneously doing a secondary task (such as counting backwards). Researchers observe how well they perform both tasks, which helps to understand how attention and cognitive resources are allocated. It reveals how multitasking affects performance, showing that focusing on one task often leads to better results than dividing attention between two tasks.
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The dual-task paradigm is a research method used to study how we manage multiple tasks simultaneously. In this approach, participants perform two tasks at the same time—typically one that requires attention and another that is less demanding. By observing how performance on one or both tasks changes, researchers can learn about cognitive processes, such as attention and memory. This paradigm helps illuminate how our brains handle competing demands, revealing limits in our capacity to multitask and providing insights into everyday activities like driving and texting simultaneously.