Inference
Behavioral research to help you keep your New Year's Resolutions by Chloe Reichel
If you're chained to your phone and unhappy about it, you might consider receiving smartphone notifications at set intervals throughout the day rather than as they come. Researchers at Duke University and Georgetown University found that study participants who received notifications grouped to arrive only three times a day reported better moods, higher productivity, and greater feelings of control over their phones. They also unlocked their phones less often in comparison with participants who received notifications as usual, and another group of participants who received no notifications at all. In total, 237 smartphone owners living in India participated in the study. Participants downloaded an Android app developed by the researchers that regulated the delivery of phone notifications. Respondents also were asked to report in a daily about: "concentration, distraction, stress, anxiety, mood, productivity, social connectedness, and work enjoyment." Participants were informed that they could always access their notifications by opening individual apps. "In other words, we only manipulated the delivery of notifications (e.g., to the lock screen), rather than preventing messages from being accessed at all," the authors explain.
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Select the detail that supports the inference that more research is needed to prove the claim.
They also unlocked their phones less often in comparison with participants who received notifications as usual, and another group of participants who received no notifications at all. In total, 237 smartphone owners living in India participated in the study. D Participants downloaded an Android app developed by the researchers that regulated the delivery of phone notifications.
Short Answer: Do you think this idea would work for you? Explain.
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There are a few factors that can influence whether or not this idea would work for me. For example, the frequency and timing of the notifications could impact how helpful they are in reducing distractions and improving productivity. Additionally, personal preferences and habits around phone use could also play a role in how effective this strategy is. Overall, I think it's worth considering and potentially trying out, but I would need to assess how well it fits into my own routine and whether or not it actually helps me achieve my goals.
Select the detail that supports the inference that more research is needed to prove the claim.
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A They also unlocked their phones less often in comparison with participants who received notifications as usual, and
B another group of participants who received no notifications at all.
C In total, 237 smartphone owners living in India participated in the study.
D Participants downloaded an Android app developed by the researchers that regulated the delivery of phone notifications.
C In total, 237 smartphone owners living in India participated in the study.
This detail supports the inference that more research is needed to prove the claim because a larger sample size or a more diverse participant group may be necessary to generalize the findings. Conducting the study with only 237 smartphone owners living in India may limit the generalizability of the results and warrant further investigation with a larger and more diverse sample.