Regarding research results on attention during class,all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

A) paying attention to your computer or smartphone might lead you to miss important information in class.
B) taking notes in class on a laptop rather than by hand leads to better performance on tests covering that material.
C) texting or surfing the Internet during class causes students to do more poorly in college courses.
D) sitting near someone playing around on the Internet during class is related to receiving lower grades.

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alyson mcgarvey · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research has shown that taking notes by hand, rather than on a laptop, often leads to better retention and understanding of the material, which can result in better performance on tests. This is because the act of handwriting notes requires processing and summarizing information, rather than the more passive transcription that can occur when typing notes on a laptop.

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