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what did the scientists find about media multitasking?
a it made it more difficult for young adults to pay attention.
b it made it easier for young adults to pay attention.
c it had no effect on young adults ability to recall experiences.
d it improved young adults ability to recall specific situations.

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Research on media multitasking often shows it can impair attention, especially in young adults, making it harder to focus.
• Option B: Contradicts known findings as multitasking (especially media - related) typically doesn't improve attention.
• Option C: Media multitasking is associated with impacts on memory and recall, so saying it has no effect on recall is incorrect.
• Option D: There's no evidence it improves recall of specific situations; in fact, it may hinder it.

Answer:

A. It made it more difficult for young adults to pay attention.