Traffic accidents have increased in a metropolitan area. Which of the following could be a sociological explanation for the increase?
A. Changes in work schedules have disrupted sleep schedules, leading to an increase in the number of people driving while they’re drowsy.
B. People are busy daydreaming and so not paying attention to the road.
C. The safety features on automobiles often malfunction.
D. Technology does not play a role in our everyday lives
A. Changes in work schedules have disrupted sleep schedules, leading to an increase in the number of people driving while they’re drowsy.
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