When your conversational partner is looking at her cell phone while she is talking to you, she is exhibiting _____.

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Continuous partial attention refers to the tendency to constantly monitor multiple sources of information, such as phones or social media, while also engaging in other tasks or conversations. It can signal a lack of focus or interest in the current interaction. Effective multitasking may be possible but a better approach would be to prioritize the conversation and fully engage with the speaker before checking the phone. Effective uni-tasking would mean giving full attention and focus to the conversation without checking the phone. Telepresence refers to the use of technology to participate in remote meetings or interactions, which does not apply here.

When Your Conversational Partner Is Looking at Her Cell Phone