Society
What’s Happening to Our Attention Spans?
Squirrel!
Updated: 2023.06.28
3 min read · Intermediate
What’s Happening to Our Attention Spans? Squirrel! Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Do you feel like your attention span has gotten shorter these days? Why or why not? Q4 In what ways do you think short-form videos and social media platforms impact our attention spans? Q5 What sorts of tasks are better suited for a shorter attention span? For which tasks is more focus required? Q6 Do you agree or disagree that an “average” attention span is largely made up since attention spans vary from person-to-person and task-to-task? Q7 Are there differences in attention spans across different age groups? If so, what factors contribute to the differences? Q8 In an era of information overload, how can individuals develop strategies to improve and sustain their attention spans? Q9 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions coincide with occur at or during the same time Ví dụ 1 The increase in smartphone usage coincides with a decrease in face-to-face social interactions. Ví dụ 2 The rise of online shopping coincides with the decline of brick-and-mortar retail stores. shot (of a person's nerves or physical or mental condition) weakened or damaged Ví dụ 1 After staying up all night, her energy was shot. Ví dụ 2 The athlete's injury meant his chances of winning were shot. cold turkey suddenly and completely, without giving any notice or without gradual easing Ví dụ 1 After smoking two packs a day for years, he decided to quit cold turkey. Ví dụ 2 She stopped eating junk food cold turkey and switched to a healthy diet. permanent lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Ví dụ 1 She decided to get a permanent tattoo on her arm. Ví dụ 2 She got a permanent job offer after working as a temporary employee for six months. |
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