When studying the costs of multitasking there are typically two designs for or types of multitasking that are examined, task switching and dual tasking. Task switching involves shifting one's attention from … What is multitasking, and can research tell us whether it’s good or bad?

Multitasking is often confused with task-switching, but there’s a key difference. When we multitask, we actively perform two or more tasks simultaneously, often requiring less cognitive effort. On the other …