17 Jan Multitasking or the Adolescent Brain

SLO: Analyze biological, cognitive, and socioemotional developmental processes for adolescence, apply

developmental psychological content to real-life situations to include individual differences, beliefs,

values, and interpersonal relationships, and develop critical thinking skills.

Select one (1) activity to complete.

Activity 1: With the changes in technology over the past decades, there has been increasing concern

about the potential negative effects of multitasking. Find two articles about the impact of multitasking

while driving. Go to the IHCC Library and search any database for one type of multitasking to focus on

(e.g., texting and driving, listening to music and driving, talking on the phone and driving) for this

activity.

Write a 2-3-page essay to include a title page, introduction, body, and conclusion, 12 fonts, Times New

Roman, and double-spaced with a Reference page including 3-4 sources in correct APA formatting.

Present the information from the articles, what are the laws surrounding the multitasking behavior you

selected, summarizing what you have learned from each article, and connect the articles to your own

experiences. Then, share responses to these questions: Do you or someone you know engage in this

type of multitasking? How does it affect your driving behavior? Have you suffered any negative

consequences of your actions?

Activity 2: This activity looks at the adolescent brain. View the film using the IHCC Library. Go to the

IHCC Library tab, click, on the left-hand navigation area, click on Library Databases, click, scroll down the

page to Films on Demand, click. Enter the username and password (found on the Library page) and

either enter the title or FOD number to select the film. Search for: TED Talks: Sarah-Jayne Blakemore-

The Mysterious Workings for the Adolescent Brain. (FOD number: 53036).

After viewing the film, you are to write a reflection of your learning. A film reflection is a composed

reflection of your insights, opinion, or observation. It should have an introduction (thesis statement),

body and conclusion. Your reflection should be 2-3 pages in length. No title page or reference page is

needed. Make sure to add examples from the film and unit content to support your thoughts in your

reflection.

To include in your reflection as paragraphs:

1. Begin with an introduction and thesis statement.

2. Provide a brief summary of the film (no more than 1-2 paragraphs).

3. What did you learn that you did not know prior to watching the film? Explain. Give examples. Finish

this part of your discussion with the statement: From this film, I learned how important it is to …

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4. What happened in the film that reminds you of something that has occurred in your past or current

educational career?

5. Add a strong conclusion that provides closure to this essay.

Submit to the appropriate location in the course.