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Published July 23, 2025

In a recent study, what common everyday sound was associated with slower performance on tasks evaluating attention and cognitive control?

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Computer-generated noise

Smartphone vibrating with a notification

Silence

The study found that the sound of the smartphone vibrating worsened performance on focus-oriented tasks. It’s a good idea to put your phone on silent (and out of sight) when tackling important work.

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