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Rosen is a psychologist and professor emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills, specializing in the psychology of technology and media.
Known for: The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World
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The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World
In this book, neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley and psychologist Larry D. Rosen explore how our ancient brains struggle to cope with the demands of modern technology. They explain the cognitive limitations that make multitasking inefficient and offer science-based strategies to improve focus and manage distractions in a digital world.
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The Evolutionary Brain
When we look at the human brain through the lens of evolution, it becomes clear that our attentional system developed under conditions vastly different from those we face today. Our ancestors needed to focus on immediate, survival-related cues—the rustle of leaves indicating a predator, the sound of...
From The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World
Cognitive Control and Limitations
Our ability to manage attention, memory, and goals depends on cognitive control—the orchestration of the prefrontal cortex and its networks. This region allows us to maintain a goal in mind, suppress irrelevant impulses, and prioritize tasks. Yet cognitive control has limits. Each time we attempt to...
From The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World
About Larry D. Rosen
Rosen is a psychologist and professor emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills, specializing in the psychology of technology and media.
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