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Human capacity in the attention economy /

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"The rise of ubiquitous information technology-smartphones, unbridled Internet access, and various applications of these tools-has interacted with the ways we are wired to think, feel, and behave. This book provides a fascinating look at the impact of the Internet and technology through the len...

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Other Authors: Lane, Sean M. (Editor), Atchley, Paul (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2021]
Subjects:
Cognitive science.
Information technology > Psychological aspects.
Information society > Psychological aspects.
Cognitive Science
Information Technology
Sciences cognitives.
Technologie de l'information > Aspect psychologique.
Société de l'information > Aspect psychologique.
PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive science
Information technology > Psychological aspects
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"The rise of ubiquitous information technology-smartphones, unbridled Internet access, and various applications of these tools-has interacted with the ways we are wired to think, feel, and behave. This book provides a fascinating look at the impact of the Internet and technology through the lens of human capacity. Chapters examine what makes these technologies so addictive; their effect on emotional well-being, memory, learning, and driving; replenishing depleted cognitive reserves; and how to chart a way forward in the attention economy"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 223 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1433832461
9781433832468