“Your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach, even if it’s off,” said Adrian Ward, an assistant professor at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. According to a study by Ward and colleagues, even a silent phone pulls at the mind.
People who mute their devices often tuck them away as well, reclaiming cognitive capacity and a calm workspace. The absence of chirps removes the expectation of immediate responsiveness.
https://www.earth.com/news/silent-mode-cell-phones-users-share-similar-psychological-traits/
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