Ryan Hamilton, PhD
Ryan Hamilton, PhD, assistant professor, department of marketing, Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, and leader of a study published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.
Recent study: People who shift focus between two or more activities that require different mind-sets may have trouble with concentration and self-control in other areas of their lives. Example: Checking your BlackBerry while helping children with their homework requires you to switch back and forth between two different tasks. Consistent multitasking such as this taxes the executive function of the brain, which regulates self-control and discipline. That may make it difficult for you to control your temper, stick to a diet or keep up with an exercise routine. Self-defense: Try to group similar activities together… or recognize that you may be prone to self-control failures after multitasking, so plan accordingly.
Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Ryan Hamilton, PhD, assistant professor, department of marketing, Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, and leader of a study published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.
