Distracted Much? New Research May Help Explain Why

Source: ScienceDailyAmerican professional golfer Tom Kite said two things about distraction that sum up the findings of a new study on the subject: First, "You can always find a distraction if you're looking for one." And, second, "Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested." New research offers evidence that one's motivation is just as important for sustained attention to a task as is the ease with which the task is done. It also challenges the...