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The scores revealed a stark contrast between distracted and relaxed states. Under distraction, the overall score was considerably lower. Specific aspects such as attention and working memory were particularly affected, both showing significant declines.
Attention, a critical component for focus and processing incoming information, was severely compromised when multitasking or distracted. Similarly, working memory, essential for holding and manipulating information temporarily, also suffered under the divided attention condition.