An unintended consequence of today's heightened reliance on technology is that
A) workers have become better able to focus and complete tasks.
B) we are less confident that our messages will receive a response.
C) the boundaries between work and home are more clearly delineated.
D) multitasking has increased to the point of inefficiency.

Question

An unintended consequence of today's heightened reliance on technology is that
A) ​workers have become better able to focus and complete tasks.
B) ​we are less confident that our messages will receive a response.
C) ​the boundaries between work and home are more clearly delineated.
D) ​multitasking has increased to the point of inefficiency.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

With the ease of access to technology and the ability to multitask, people tend to switch between tasks frequently, causing a decrease in productivity and efficiency. Therefore, an unintended consequence of heightened reliance on technology is that multitasking has increased to the point of inefficiency.

An Unintended Consequence of Today's Heightened Reliance on Technology Is