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Switching tasks triggers hidden mental stages: goal shifting and rule activation, each taking a few tenths of a second. These stages compound, explaining why multitasking feels efficient but reduces accuracy and productivity. The effect is consistent across complex tasks, with no single switch exceeding a blink in duration.
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