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Everyday Brain: Cognitive Flexibility and Multitasking

Neurobiology professor Christine Ann Denny reveals you’re not doing your brain any favors by doing too many things at once

How good do you think you are at multitasking? Watch "Everyday Brain: Cognitive Flexibility and Multitasking" to learn why taking on too many tasks at once may not be the best idea.

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